Conventional wisdom.

Truth

Fact

Or is it more like conjecture taken as a matter of fact…

That belief, opinion, or understanding we view as fact because it is ‘generally accepted’ to be so.

BUT… just because it is generally accepted does not make it a fact.

An interesting thought pattern that emerged while I was listening to the 1958 book, The Affluent Society by economist John Kenneth Galbraith who is credited with coining the phrase - conventional wisdom.

How often do I simply accept conventional wisdom as ‘gospel truth’?

How often do I make judgments about a situation or experience based on conventional wisdom?

What innovative thinking is stifled by succumbing to conventional wisdom?

Where has conventional wisdom (thinking) resulted in a limiting belief?

Points to ponder… 

What about you - Self Made Nation?

Is there anything that is considered conventional wisdom that you’d like to challenge?

Drop me a note if yes.

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My name is Colleen-O’Connell-Campbell and I help entrepreneurs plan cash rich exits from their business, when they are ready. If you’re looking for more information on planning strategies for your business that will get you to a cash-rich exit in 3-10 years, I’d love to have a chat.

 

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See you again.

Soon.

TTFN,

Colleen