In our hearts, we know that truth should trump ego. The taint of the Etz HaDa'at (the Tree of Knowledge) rears up in complex moments, making us struggle to discern truth in the messy landscape of life. Preparing ourselves for such complex situations ahead of time can allow us to navigate them powerfully, rescripting ourselves to become sources of power and clarity in the world, instead of products and victims.

Shulhan Arukh Orah Hayim 53:5.