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Beyond Being Always Right

Beyond Being Always Right

Hard Truths About Responsibility and Growing Up

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Alejandro Betancourt
Aug 12, 2024
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"The need to be right is the sign of a vulgar mind." - Albert Camus

Have you ever won an argument only to realize you've lost something far more valuable?

You're standing triumphant in the wreckage of a relationship, clutching your "rightness" like a trophy. But what's the real prize?

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Would you rather be right, or would you rather be happy? This age-old question cuts to the heart of a pervasive human tendency—our insatiable need to be right and our reflex to blame others and avoid responsibility.

Being right feels good. Blaming others absolves us of responsibility. But what if this mindset is the invisible cage holding us back from personal growth and meaningful connections?

Are you ready to question your need to be right? Can you summon the courage to look beyond blame? The path ahead might be uncomfortable, but I promise you, it leads to a place of greater fr…

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