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3. Don't make assumptions

3. Don't make assumptions

Most of us make the big assumption that others think how we think and see the world how we do. This sets up expectations inside of us that are inevitably broken. So it's much better to ask a question than assume anything.

We make all sorts of assumptions because we don't have the courage to ask questions.

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