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Most of us are accustomed to defining ourselves in terms of our beliefs, ideas, and ideologies. This can become a problem when it prevents us from changing our minds as the world changes and knowledge evolves.
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Our opinions can become so sacred that we grow hostile to the mere thought of being wrong, and the totalitarian ego leaps in to silence counterarguments, squash contrary evidence, and close the door on learning.
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Who you are should be a question of what you value, not what you believe. Values are your core principles in life – they might be excellence and generosity, freedom and fairness, or security and integrity.
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It is a sign of wisdom to avoid believing every thought that enters your mind. It’s a mark of emotional intelligence to avoid internalizing every feeling that enters your heart.
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If being wrong repeatedly leads us to the right answer, the experience of being wrong itself can become joyful.
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If you want to be a better forecaster today, it helps to let go of your commitment to the opinions you held yesterday.
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Research suggests that identifying even a single reason why we might be wrong can be enough to curb overconfidence.
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If we’re insecure, we make fun of others. If we’re comfortable being wrong, we’re not afraid to poke fun at ourselves.
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Laughing at ourselves reminds us that although we might take our decisions seriously, we don’t have to take ourselves too seriously.
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Research suggests that the more frequently we make fun of ourselves, the happier we tend to be.
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