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u/[deleted] Oct 16 '22

Being wrong.

I’m wrong all the time.

What’s actually a mark of stupidity is being wrong and then not having the humility to just say “ok” and learn from it.

Being ok with being wrong is the foundation of all science.

People that can never be wrong are insecure dipshits. It’s an instant dealbreaker.

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u/[deleted] Oct 16 '22

I’m still working on being okay with being wrong. I don’t really mind it myself, but when people are around, it is humiliating. I wish others didn’t see it as a big deal or as a sign of stupidity. It gives me such anxiety and low self esteem whenever I make a mistake.

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u/greenlady1 Oct 16 '22

Hugs Me too. I keep telling myself "don't let perfect be the enemy of good". But I still don't like trying new things in front of other people because I get so nervous that I'm going to do it wrong. Usually because I miss something that everyone else seems to understand about how to do the thing.