Instead of assuming, ask a question.

Asking questions helps you gain the insights and information that you need to act according to real facts, rather than from assumptions.

Sometimes, it may take some humility to ask. But, don’t let pride get in the way of doing what needs to be done so that you make more informed decisions and take better-formed actions. The first step to getting useful answers is to be brave to ask a question.

Sometimes that means being brave enough to ask yourself, “Where am I wrong?” when you are feeling stuck or in a conflict. You will gain so much more by asking this question than by insisting you are right, or even asking “Am I wrong?”.

You are essentially asking: “What information am I missing?” “What might I be inferring or misunderstanding?” “Where might my ego be getting in the way?” “How might this be a difference of perspectives?”