Quote by Karl Weick, Making Sense of the

Being naive simply means that we reject received wisdom that something is a problem. We are always naive relative to some definition of the situation, and if we try to become less so, we may accept a definition that confines the definition of small wins to narrower issues than is necessary.

Being naive simply means that we reject received wisdom that

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This quote suggests that being naive implies disregarding commonly accepted views regarding a problem. Naivety can be subjective, as it is based on our perception of a situation. If we attempt to be less naive, we may adopt a perception that restricts the potential for progress to smaller matters than required. In other words, being naive allows for a broader perspective, enabling us to tackle bigger problems and achieve significant victories.

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By Karl Weick, Making Sense of the

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