Why ‘An Intense Self-Focus’ Is Dangerous

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An intense self-focus not only obscures our vision of those around us; it distorts our ability to see ourselves for what we really are.’- Tasha Eurich

‘When people are steeped in self-delusion, they are usually the last to find out.’- Tasha Eurich

‘Other people generally see us more objectively than we see ourselves.’- Tasha Eurich

‘Even people you don’t know well can be a valuable source of feedback.’-Tasha Eurich

‘Self-awareness is not one truth. It’s a complex inter-weaving of our views and others’ views of us.’- Tasha Eurich

‘Others’ opinions are just as important for insight as our own.’- Tasha Eurich

‘If we don’t understand the behavior we’re getting feedback about, we don’t yet have the power to make better choices.’- Tasha Eurich

‘Surprising feedback can often open our eyes to strengths we never knew we had.’- Tasha Eurich