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“Having a second set of eyes to review what you do is an effective practice. Sometimes you will be so close to your own work that your blinders will cause you to miss tiny details which can create huge errors, and reflect poorly on your intelligence and expertise.” quote by Susan C. Young
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““Having a second set of eyes to review what you do is an effective practice. Sometimes you will be so close to your own work that your blinders will cause you to miss tiny details which can create huge errors, and reflect poorly on your intelligence and expertise.””

Susan C. Young

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

Review by another person catches blind spots that can cause costly mistakes and damage credibility.

In simple terms: Second opinions prevent errors.

Key Takeaway

Seek peer review.

Themes

quality control humility expertise

Mood

reflective professional

Type

advisory process

When to use this quote

  • project work
  • writing
  • software development
  • research
  • design

Key Concepts

cognitive bias error mitigation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How often do you request feedback?
  • What blind spots have you missed?
A Different Perspective

May slow progress if over‑relied upon.

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