3The Infection Known as “Other People's Opinions”
It is not advisable to venture unsolicited opinions. You should spare yourself the embarrassing discovery of their exact value to your listener.
—Ayn Rand
A few years ago, I had to get emergency surgery after a negative health diagnosis (see the Preface for the backstory). After the diagnosis, there was no time to think.
My life sped up. Things started happening at warp speed, and I couldn't catch up. I was thrown into a vicious conveyer belt of mandatory action by a team of medical specialists.
After my tests, labs, and surgery, however, things slowed down. Now, there was plenty of time to think—too much time, perhaps. There was also plenty of time to ask for advice.
As often happens during ...
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