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“do you think that's the right lesson to learn out of that”
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What It Means
Question whether someone's stated takeaway from an experience is actually the correct one
Why It Matters
Most people draw wrong conclusions from experiences due to cognitive biases
When It's True
When evaluating partners, hires, or your own learning patterns
When It's Risky
If used too aggressively or without understanding the full context
How to Apply
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Listen for lessons that don't match the facts
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Ask this question to probe deeper thinking
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Apply to your own experience reviews
Example Scenario
“Someone says they learned to 'move fast and break things' from a failure, but the real lesson might be 'validate before building'”