Being Wrong Hurts

Don’t run from the hurt

There is a stinging sensation that happens to me when I’m wrong

I get the stinging at the back of my head, and it makes my face twist.

I’ve recognized that as my ego doing a mad dash to my nervous system, trying to figure out a way to get out of “wrong.”

Maybe I could talk over, or bring up something from the past where they were wrong? Perhaps I can use my rank to quiet them down or get passive aggressive.

There are a million ways my ego can figure out to “win.”

Except there is no winning.

The right thing to do is to breathe. Take in that information and recognize that it isn’t about winning or losing; it’s about growth.

Breathe, and recognize my ego flaring up, get curious about why I am resisting and prepare to close the gaps in my knowledge.

Then, it’s back to work.