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Published on Jan 7, 2025
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Convincing doesn't work

Trying to convince someone sets you up in an argument against them because convince (etymology) has the following roots:

  • Vincere: to conquer
  • weik: to fight/to conquer

When you fight to win someone, you’ll either win or lose. No win-win situations can be created by fighting.

Look for alternatives to be on the same page so you can cooperate instead.

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