Serguey Asael Shinder – IT Professional

I used to argue to win.

Once I’d staked out a position,
admitting I was wrong felt like losing.

So I’d defend things I’d already stopped believing.

It took me too long to see the cost.
I was trading being right
for looking right.

Now I try to hold opinions firmly
and drop them quickly.

The moment someone shows me a better view,
the win is changing my mind, not defending it.

Care enough to argue.
Detach enough to lose well.

– Serguey Asael Shinder