Genuinely believe that you might be wrong: ‣. Hold strong opinions loosely (cf. loose coupling).
To find errors in your knowledge, Proactively invite feedback. ‣! Ask: "Please point to gaps in this reasoning."
Distill knowledge ‣.
To avoid humiliation and unwise moves based on false beliefs, ‣ and ‣.
Because everyone's knowledge is just guesses, Focus on detecting and eliminating errors, not comparing different knowledge sources and solutions.
‣, including yourself.
‣ so that you can revisit them and challenge your conclusions later.
‣ to challenge your position.
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Related:
http://www.morebeyond.co.za/navigate-complexity-three-habits-of-mind/ Do not be afraid of intelligent mistakes. Mistakes lead to learning.