I want to lose every debate. | Derek Sivers
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My favorite moments in life are when someone shows me a new perspective — a way of thinking I had never considered. It’s illuminating.
These conversations are the most memorable — the most life-changing — because I get a personal introduction to a mindset. Then those people I thought were wrong, stupid, or crazy suddenly make sense.
They lend me their shoes and glasses, so I can walk a mile with their viewpoint and experience it for myself. It helps me see why it works for them, and how it might work for me.
I never want to debate, but if I had to, I would hope to lose. I don’t want to convince anyone of my existing perspective. I would rather be convinced of theirs. It’s more interesting to assume that they are right.
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