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“People have a tendency to do that - to go the polar opposite of what they've done before if they've felt like they've done something wrong.” quote by Bob Morley
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“People have a tendency to do that - to go the polar opposite of what they've done before if they've felt like they've done something wrong.”

Bob Morley

About This Quote

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

People often overcorrect after a mistake, doing the opposite of previous actions.

In simple terms: After errors, we may swing to the extreme opposite.

Key Takeaway

Balance reflection with measured change.

Themes

mistakes correction behavior psychology

Mood

reflective cautious

Type

psychological motivational

When to use this quote

  • career decisions
  • relationships
  • habit change
  • creative projects

Key Concepts

cognitive bias self-regulation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What triggers your opposite reaction?
  • How can you find a middle path?
A Different Perspective

Overcorrection can lead to new errors.

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