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Jocko Podcast

Jocko Underground: Try Not Having an Opinion About EVERY FREAKIN THING.

Apr 24, 2023
10:34

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Quick takeaways

  • Having a strong opinion on every topic without sufficient knowledge can be detrimental to personal growth and understanding.
  • Cultivating open-mindedness and self-reflection leads to personal growth and productive interactions, fostering meaningful conversations.

Deep dives

The Pitfalls of Having Strong Opinions

Having a strong opinion on every topic without sufficient knowledge can be detrimental. Many people form strong opinions about various subjects, including politics, sports, and diets, even when they lack in-depth understanding. This tendency to have strong opinions affects emotions, attitudes, and mindset. It is crucial to recognize that the stronger the opinion, the less knowledge a person generally possesses. Engaging in arguments and being over-opinionated hinders personal growth, learning, and understanding. Rather than having a big opinion on everything, it is beneficial to acknowledge gaps in knowledge and approach discussions with an open mind.

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