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| The more I know, the less I know |
Hmm... let me begin with a disclaimer that this is just my thoughts and I don't mean to offend anyone.
Let's start with an illustration... imagine you press the 'ON' button on your computer and nothing happens, you would conclude "The computer is spoilt". When you share this information with a friend, he suggest that you open the metal casing and check the power unit. This new information gives greater curiousity to how the computer is powered. The next time the computer does not turn on, you conclude it is the power unit but this time your friend mentions that if the 'power' light is on, then it might not be the power unit and possibly something else.
As we gain greater insights, we can't help but recognize how little we know. The more we 'dig' the more we realize the 'bottom' is way further down the 'hole'.
I discovered this as I believe I need to have all the information. As a corporate trainer, I desire to seek all the information to the questions my audience might ask. In short, I wanted to be the ultimate subject matter experts. As I ask the likely question, i find myself with a couple more questions and as I ask 'why' to this question, it reveals even more questions. This process went on to the point I felt paralyse. Paralyse not because I don't have the answer at each stage, rather the stages does not end.
What comes out of this is a feeling of humility and i am only a part of an equation itself. It also creates an awareness in me the crucial importance of working with others in achieving a common goal.
How does one perform without having all the information? Be honest without being stupid. Huh?? Be honest by doing all that you can in seeking information within the assigned time. Acknowledge to others at the appropriate time on information that you are not able to acquire.
This not only makes you an honest person, it creates a sense of sincerity and makes you extremely human.
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