Lack of self-awareness is a troubling sign. In politics, for instance. Here’s the problem: According to new research, 95 percent of people think they’re self-aware, but only 10-15 percent are. True self-awareness also requires that we turn our gaze outward to understand how we are seen. It’s not that how we view ourselves is wrong or useless, but because others see us more objectively than we see ourselves, we should take the time to understand their point of view.
Others see better who you are, so try to understand their point of view
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