Book Bonanza Wednesday! Chapter 26: What do I get out of being right?

Each week we give away the next chapter of our book for free. We hope you enjoy it! Here’s this week’s chapter:

Chapter 26: What do I get out of being right?

Our desire to be right can cloud our judgment. It can make us act harshly, unfairly, or angrily. It can even make us follow through with something we no longer want to do, simply so we can feel right. At times like this it helps to ask yourself, “What do I get out of being right?” The answer might surprise you and you might end up making a decision that will make you happier in the long run.

As with most things, it’s a matter of perspective. We’re taught that being wrong is bad and shameful. We learn to maintain an illusion of infallibility even when we’re insecure on the inside. It’s no wonder we get attached to being right — or more precisely, to being perceived as right.

…and here’s the rest:

• Read The Usual Error ebook, Chapter 26: What do I get out of being right? (web page)

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• Book Bonanza Wednesday! Chapter 10: Fierceness
• Book Bonanza Wednesday! Chapter 11: Ask for what you need
• Book Bonanza Wednesday! Chapter 18: Coming to terms
• The Final Book Bonanza Wednesday! Chapter 34: Endings
• Book Bonanza Wednesday! Chapter 30: It’s okay to have problems

Have you read our book, The Usual Error? It teaches you how to solve communication issues with compassion and understanding, how to get rid of needless conflict from your life, how to make your relationships smoother, and how to generally be happier. Also, the illustrations are super cool. (: You can buy it on Amazon or read it for free online.