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Avoiding Quote by John Cleese

“I have several times made a poor choice by avoiding a necessary confrontation.” quote by John Cleese
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“I have several times made a poor choice by avoiding a necessary confrontation.”

John Cleese

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

Key Takeaway

Address issues directly when they arise

Themes

communication conflict decision‑making growth

Mood

humorous serious

Type

advice personal

When to use this quote

  • team meetings
  • personal relationships
  • career negotiations

Key Concepts

assertiveness problem solving

Questions to Reflect On

  • What confrontations are you postponing?
  • How can you prepare for difficult talks?
A Different Perspective

Fear of conflict can cause larger problems later

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