From George Mack’s newsletter: Clouds and Dirt #9
Note to self: If you’re a black belt and identify as a white belt, you will improve. If you’re a white belt and identify as a black belt, you won’t improve.
I could end this lesson here…
Let’s keep this one short, but here is a little more of the lesson background.
We live in a world of “experts” aka black belts
These experts might actually be white belts identifying as black belts
Seeing the world with a “beginners mind” (like a white belt) keeps you humble
The more receptive you are to feedback, the faster the feedback loops happen
The faster they happen, the more you improve
White belts will unlearn and relearn faster, they will improve faster.
They can work in teams, respect the opinion of others, and change their minds when they encounter “breakthrough knowledge.”
You’ll be less receptive to breakthrough knowledge if you “perceive yourself” as an expert. Another reason to adopt the white-belt mindset… It could be a barrier to entry into something great.
In a world where so many people consider themselves black belts, be a white belt. That’s your advantage over them.
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