One grounded internal skill you can practice this week.
Someone disagrees with you.
Maybe they remember a conversation differently, maybe they think you’re overreacting, or maybe they have a completely different opinion about a decision you’re trying to make.
And suddenly, you’re questioning yourself.
Maybe they’re right.
Maybe I’m missing something.
Maybe I shouldn’t trust my reaction.
On Sunday, we talked about how easily someone else’s confidence can make us doubt our own judgment.
→ This week, we’re practicing what to do when that happens.
Before you decide someone else must be right, check what you actually know.
Why This Skill Matters
When someone disagrees with you, it’s easy to jump from They see this differently to Maybe I’m wrong.
Sometimes you are, but disagreement alone doesn’t tell you that.
→ Someone disagreeing with you is new information. It isn’t proof that your judgment was wrong.
This skill helps you separate what you know, what you’re assuming, and what you think before deciding what to do next.
What This Skill Is
When you notice yourself second-guessing your judgment, ask three questions:
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