Episode
31. Why we reject correction
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- The Dialog
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- May 12, 2026
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- 1928
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Summary
In this episode of The Dialog, we talk about one of the biggest barriers to growth: the inability to receive correction. Most people say they want wisdom, but wisdom and correction cannot be separated. The problem is correction confronts pride, insecurity, and the version of ourselves we are trying to protect. Because for many people, feedback does not feel like a challenge to their behavior. It feels like a challenge to their identity. We unpack why people resist feedback, how insecurity and arrogance are actually rooted in the same problem, and why so many people stay stuck even after becoming aware of what needs to change. From marriage and parenting to leadership and communication, this conversation explores the difference between being corrected and being condemned. Because the goal of correction is not shame. It is growth. Ultimately, this episode is about humility. Not false humility or insecurity disguised as humility, but the ability to make life less about yourself. When you become secure enough to receive correction without being destroyed by it, you create the ability to grow, change, and become wiser over time. Follow Josh Craft on Instagram by clicking here Follow Nick Surface on Instagram by clicking here Get more information and get in touch at joshuacraft.com