Don’t let fears of what others think of you stand in your way. You must be willing to do things in the unique ways you think are best - Ray Dalio

Closed-minded people are more likely to make statements than ask questions.

Focus more on making the pie bigger than on exactly how to slice it

The most believable opinions are those of people who 1) have repeatedly and successfully accomplished the thing in question, and 2) have demonstrated that they can logically explain the cause-effect relationships behind their conclusions. When believability weighting is done correctly and consistently, it is the fairest and the most effective decision-making system. It not only produces the best outcomes but also preserves alignment, since even people who disagree with the decision will be able to get behind it.