A really interesting look at our natural tendency to assign blame – and never to ourselves – instead of admitting mistakes and failings. The authors look at the way we create scenarios to get ourselves around what they term “cognitive dissonance” – the knowledge that we’ve done something stupid or wrong, a knowledge that doesn’t jive with the thoughts we have of ourselves as smart, good people. It also gives the reader a number of strategies to help them look at their thoughts and actions and re-evaluate them in more objective ways.
It’s a very interesting read that will leave you thinking, and seeing more clearly.