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What if the drive to be right is the very thing keeping you from the truth? We open up a candid look at the obsession to win every argument, why it strains relationships, and how it subtly blocks learning, growth, and peace of mind. With stories, sharp observations, and wisdom from Rabbi Nachman of Breslov, we unpack how certainty can become a cage—and how humility becomes the key.
We explore the two default reactions people have when facing a relentless arguer: suiting up for battle or withdrawing to avoid conflict. Both choices feed a cycle where no one learns and everyone leaves frustrated. Instead, we lay out a path that starts with acknowledging the limits of human intellect and the illusion of control. Illness, anxiety, and life’s surprises expose our fragility; they can harden our grip on being right, or soften us into deeper curiosity. That pivot matters, because truth demands flexibility—the willingness to revise, to disassemble what we once defended, and to change with new evidence.
From there, we get practical. Learn how to replace point-scoring with listening that seeks to understand. Use simple, honest questions to test assumptions—yours and theirs. Reclaim the ancient teaching that the wise learn from everyone, including children, critics, and people outside your world. We share conversational shifts that make others’ stories interesting, help identify when ego is steering the debate, and create psychological safety so correction feels like care, not threat. The result is a richer, calmer way to engage hard topics where the best idea, not the loudest voice, wins.
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