Magnifying Mirrors

A high degree of self awareness feels analogous to looking into a clean mirror.

A person or group of people who know you well and feel comfortable giving you direct feedback feels analogous to a magnifying mirror — able to more closely and clearly assess your behavior where you may not be able to because of your own biases and blindspots, and thus provide insight into areas of improvement that you would not have otherwise seen.

Neither are independently as beneficial as having both.

Seek to be self-aware. Find a circle of peers who help you see what you can’t.