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You’re Right (But You’re Also Wrong)
Mastering the Art of Intellectual Humility
In his 2021 book, Think Again, Adam Grant, a renowned organizational psychologist and bestselling author, explores the mastery of intellectual humility and the critical art of rethinking and reevaluating one’s beliefs throughout life. The book has provided a multitude of value for me, so if you have yet to give it a read, I implore you to add it to your queue ASAP.
Among many other notables, there’s one particular quote I’d like to examine here with a deep-dive into its profound implications and how we might cultivate intellectual humility in our own lives. Grant actually references back to his other book Originals and a concept he used as its framework. He writes:
“Argue like you’re right and listen like you’re wrong.”
In our increasingly polarized world, where opinions clash and echo chambers thrive, it has become more crucial than ever to embrace and encourage intellectual humility — a virtue that allows us to engage in constructive dialogue while maintaining an open mind. Grant encapsulated this notion perfectly with the aforementioned quote.
