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“It's in my nature, maybe all of our natures, to try to engineer things. So I skew the answers to get what I think I want.” quote by Bob Goff
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““It's in my nature, maybe all of our natures, to try to engineer things. So I skew the answers to get what I think I want.””

Bob Goff

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

People naturally try to shape outcomes, often biasing results toward personal desires.

In simple terms: We tend to engineer things to fit our wishes.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and check personal bias.

Themes

creativity bias self-awareness

Mood

reflective cautious

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • project planning
  • personal decisions
  • team leadership

Key Concepts

engineering self-fulfilling prophecy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you ensure decisions stay objective?
  • When have you altered a result to fit your wish?
A Different Perspective

Bias can blind objective assessment.

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