Truth Mistakes The most common pitfall is slipping back into a “truth” mindset. Pitfall: “That advice is wrong.” Better: “I disagree with that advice.” Why does this seemingly small distinction matter? Because it keeps the topic of the conversation where it belongs. If you say, “That advice is wrong,” the giver will simply respond by explaining again why it’s right. If you say, “I disagree with that advice,” the giver can’t argue with the fact that you happen to have an opinion on the matter. You do. All that is left is to figure out why you see it differently. You
