QOTD

Quote of the day:

Many highly intelligent people often take up a view on a subject and then use their intelligence to defend that view. Since they can defend the view very well they never see any need to explore the subject or listen to alternative views. This is poor thinking and is part of the 'intelligence trap'.
Teach Your Child How To Think, Edward de Bono, page 6

Thanks to Al for sharing this little gem!

Criticism

I learned that I realized that I respond well to criticism from peers, but I instinctively treat criticism from perceived authority figures as admonishment rather than constructive feedback. Fortunately, someone demonstrated the difference and I see the light. I will strive to improve.

Dan: Hey Derek, you shouldn't have done XYZ.

Bad first instinct: I'm sorry.
Much better reaction: Good point. Thanks for bringing that up.