Psychology Quote by Tom Vaughan MacAulay
““Often I’m convinced that I have no idea what they’re on about during the meetings. But without my realising it some part of my mind is taking it all in. I go back to my office, look at the notes and they still don’t mean much, if anything – and I have a massive panic! But then I concentrate on the agreement and all of a sudden I start tweaking things, playing with the clauses, moving words around until it all fits … you know, creating a new exception here, or a new proviso there, a few new definitions … and it always ends up alright. Then sometimes I get all this praise for having shown such a focused approach, but in truth I never know quite what happened!””
About This Quote
In meetings, the speaker feels confused but later refines language, creating new clauses and definitions that resolve the issue, earning praise despite uncertainty.
In simple terms: Confusion leads to creative problem solving.
Key Takeaway
Embrace uncertainty to improve outcomes.
Themes
communication
clarity
creativity
problem solving
confidence
Mood
anxious
relieved
proud
Type
reflective
analytical
narrative
When to use this quote
- meeting participation
- document drafting
- team collaboration
Key Concepts
cognitive processing
linguistic flexibility
adaptive thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- How does confusion spark innovation?
- When is refinement insufficient?
A Different Perspective
The process may overlook deeper misunderstandings.
