Accept Quote by Ray Dalio
“There is a strong tendency to get used to and accept very bad things that would be shocking if seen with fresh eyes.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Principles: Life and Work, Ray Dalio, 2017
People become desensitized to terrible conditions, accepting them as normal when they are actually shocking.
In simple terms: We get used to bad things and stop noticing them.
Key Takeaway
Question your assumptions about what is acceptable.
Themes
perception
normalization
awareness
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
observational
When to use this quote
- workplace culture
- social injustice
- environmental degradation
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
habituation
Questions to Reflect On
- What bad things have you normalized?
- How can fresh perspectives be cultivated?
A Different Perspective
Awareness alone may not change entrenched systems.
