Summary
- "Contempt for simplicity" leads us to believe that we do not need simple structure for simple tasks.
Details
- Can show in not using a check list
- can show when we do not read teh instructions
- Shows lack of humility
References
- Triggers - Marshall Goldsmith
Quotes
- "one of our most dysfunctional beliefs is our contempt for simplicity and structure. we believe that we are above needing structure to help us on seemingly simple tasks.
- This is a natural response that combines three competing impulses: 1. our contempt for simplicity 2. our contempt for instruction and follow-up 3. the faith that we can succeed all by ourselves.
- when we presume that we are better than people who need structure and guidance, we lack one of th emost crucial ingredients for change: humility."