Doing things Quote by Ed Catmull
““That’s because success convinces us that we are doing things the right way. There is nothing quite as effective, when it comes to shutting down alternative viewpoints, as being convinced you are right.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Creativity, Inc. by Ed Catmull, 2014
Believing we are always right silences dissent and blocks new ideas.
In simple terms: Confidence can shut out other views.
Key Takeaway
Question your assumptions regularly.
Themes
confidence
decision‑making
creativity
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
advisory
philosophical
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- product design
- strategic planning
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
groupthink
confirmation bias
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you test if you are right?
- What mechanisms can protect dissent?
A Different Perspective
Overconfidence may ignore valuable feedback.
