I am a stubborn guy. I know when I’m right, and I don’t back down. As a matter of fact, my insistence on being right has alienated more than one person in my life. I just can’t handle people who won’t admit they are wrong.
That being said… When I’m wrong, I admit it. I might not be happy about it–often I beat myself up over simple things. But I admit I’m wrong. In this line of work admitting you are wrong is more important than always being right. Knowing when to ask someone smarter than you is one of the most important things in EMS–hell, all of medicine.
If you can’t admit you are wrong. If you can’t understand that asking for help is a virtue, not a fault… Then maybe this business isn’t for you.
Also on MedicThree …
- medic(THREE) – June 6, 2009
- Is there a Doctor in the House? – July 30, 2009
- Being an EMS Dad – January 12, 2010
- Reality Check – March 9, 2010
