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“Along the way, about certain things, you realize, "I don't know anything about this." You think, "Is this going to sound ridiculous?" So I pestered more than a hundred different people over the course of the book. And when I finished the book I gave it to six or seven trusted readers, who are…” quote by Jaume Cabre
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“Along the way, about certain things, you realize, "I don't know anything about this." You think, "Is this going to sound ridiculous?" So I pestered more than a hundred different people over the course of the book. And when I finished the book I gave it to six or seven trusted readers, who are always the same, but I also gave it to a brother of mine who's a doctor and I asked him to read it, and he was very helpful. It's good to have a group of trusted readers. As my kids have grown up, they've joined this group.”

Jaume Cabre

About This Quote

Source Book: Unknown, author interview

Realizing one's ignorance prompts seeking diverse feedback to improve work.

In simple terms: Admitting you don't know leads to asking others for help.

Key Takeaway

Seek trusted readers for honest critique.

Themes

learning humility collaboration

Mood

reflective inquisitive

Type

advice reflective

When to use this quote

  • writing projects
  • research papers
  • creative endeavors
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

self-awareness feedback loops

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who can you trust for honest feedback?
  • How do you handle contradictory advice?
A Different Perspective

Feedback can be biased if readers share same perspective.

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