About this quote

People often bend facts so they fit the story they already tell themselves. That makes being honest hard, because comfort hides the mismatches. Try picking one strong belief you hold and look for one clear fact that disagrees with it. Ask a friend or write down the opposite and see what breaks this week.

When to use it

• At a postmortem meeting when everyone defends the same failed plan: 'It's funny how humans can wrap their mind around things and fit them into their version of reality.'
• During a lab discussion when new data contradicts the advisor's theory: 'It's funny how humans can wrap their mind around things and fit them into their version of reality.'
• At family dinner when someone explains away their repeated bad decisions: 'It's funny how humans can wrap their mind around things and fit them into their version of reality.'
• After missing a training target and blaming bad luck, a teammate shrugs and says: 'It's funny how humans can wrap their mind around things and fit them into their version of reality.'