The insight emphasizes the willingness to accept criticism by not interfering with others' portrayal in one's autobiography. It exemplifies the character of a person who prioritizes perfectionism over social acceptance and values being right over being liked.
Wilt Chamberlain’s brilliant career was marred by one, deeply inexplicable decision: He chose a shooting technique that made him one of the worst foul shooters in basketball—even though he had tried a better alternative. Why do smart people do dumb things?