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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. If you are too proud of what you know or of how good you are at something you will learn less, make inferior decisions, and fall short of your potential.” 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. If you are too proud of what you know or of how good you are at something you will learn less, make inferior decisions, and fall short of your potential.””

Ray Dalio

About This Quote

Being right should be secondary to seeking truth; pride hinders learning and decision‑making.

In simple terms: Seek truth over being right.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize truth, curb pride.

Themes

humility truth learning

Mood

thoughtful analytical

Type

ethical practical

When to use this quote

  • business strategy
  • personal development
  • education

Key Concepts

cognitive bias decision theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • How to balance confidence and humility?
  • What methods ensure truth‑seeking?
A Different Perspective

Pride can be motivating.

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