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“To be effective you must not let your need to be right be more important than your need to find out what’s true.” quote by Ray Dalio
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““To be effective you must not let your need to be right be more important than your need to find out what’s true.””

Ray Dalio

About This Quote

Source Book: Principles by Ray Dalio, 2017

Emphasizes prioritizing truth over ego in decision making

In simple terms: Seek truth before defending your own view

Key Takeaway

Value truth over being right

Themes

critical thinking humility decision making

Mood

analytical thoughtful

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • business meetings
  • personal debates
  • scientific research

Key Concepts

cognitive bias epistemic humility truth seeking

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you recognize when ego overrides truth?
  • What steps help you stay open to new evidence?
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