In a battle between  two ideas, the best one doesn't necessarily win. No, the idea that wins is the one with the most fearless heretic behind it.

Seth Godin
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In a highly competitive society, it is easy for us to forget that the principles we hold as our own are actually something that all human beings share. In a world where everyone is trying to be the best, it's easy for great ideas to get lost. When people are focused on their own goals, they will not be willing to hear about a new idea that might prove better than what they have. The idea with the most heretic behind it won't necessarily win. The idea that wins is the one with the most fearless heretic behind it.

Source: Tribes: We Need You To Lead Us

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