Most of us don’t like admitting when we were wrong. It makes us look incompetent, foolish, or even worse, like a failure. Or so we think.

But research from Adam Fetterman tells a different story. When people admit they were wrong, others tend to like them more and see them as more competent, not less. Our fear is backwards.

We need to change our mind about changing our mind. It’s not a weakness, it’s evidence of growth.

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That’s why I like to ask:

What have you changed your mind about recently?

The essence of learning is adopting new ideas. And sometimes that means parting ways with the old ones.

C.S. Lewis put it this way: “If you are on the wrong road, progress means doing an about-turn and walking back to the right road; and in that case the man who turns back soonest is the most progressive man.”

Try asking this question to a friend, a mentor, or someone you lead. It’s a great way to discover what someone has learned.

I’m curious what your answer is. Hit reply and let me know. I always read them.

Justin