If you really believe something.  If you know that something is deep down true to you.  If you’ve considered it carefully and always come to the same conclusion – don’t apologize for it. It undermines the value of what you’re saying when you follow up your stance to another person with “I’m sorry” or “I could be wrong” – Don’t do it.

Everyone could be wrong.  I could be wrong.  You could be wrong.  We could all be wrong.

Saying those words plants a seed of doubt in the person you’re saying it to though.  Don’t do it.  It makes it harder for your words to carry weight and people are more likely to dismiss what you said versus giving it the consideration it deserves.

Oh, and by the way, I’m not wrong…

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