Avoiding Quote by John Cleese
“I have several times made a poor choice by avoiding a necessary confrontation.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Conflict Avoidance, John Cleese, 2018
Avoiding necessary confrontations leads to poor choices, showing the cost of conflict avoidance
In simple terms: Skipping needed confrontations creates bad outcomes
Address issues directly when they arise
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- personal relationships
- career negotiations
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What confrontations are you postponing?
- How can you prepare for difficult talks?
Fear of conflict can cause larger problems later