Lesson 25 of 32
Question What Everyone Else Accepts
The most valuable insights come from asking "Why?" when everyone else simply accepts the way things are.
The Lesson
Most people prefer the comfort of the familiar, but real progress demands that you challenge convention. This isn't about being difficult for its own sake; it's about becoming a catalyst for progress by seeing the potential that others miss. Consensus often represents average thinking, not the best way forward.
Cultivate this mindset by questioning established methods and looking for hidden opportunities in outdated approaches. Focus on finding solutions rather than just complaining about problems. True contrarian thinking isn't about just being different—it's about having the courage to pursue ideas that seem counterintuitive but contain the seeds of a genuinely better way.
The Question
What assumption in your work or life does everyone treat as "obviously true" that you've never actually stopped to ask "But why do we do it this way?" - and what might you discover if you questioned it?
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