Axiom 0: I Don't Know Nothin' About Nothin'
Steve opens his axioms mini-series with the philosophy that shapes every meeting he walks into: set your biases aside, let people make their case, and decide with an open mind.
Steve Simonson
On-air link:awesomers.com/215
Show notes
Steve kicks off a new mini-series breaking down the personal axioms that guide his decisions, starting with the first and most important one: I don't know nothin' about nothin'.
He explains what that means in practice, walking into a meeting without a predetermined verdict, letting advocates make their case, and asking sharp questions before deciding, rather than defending a position he walked in with.
A short, foundational episode for anyone who wants a simple mental model for staying open-minded without becoming a pushover.