know your blind spots

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Dictionary meaning

to be aware of the areas of ignorance, bias, or limited perception that prevent one from seeing situations completely or accurately; the term blind spot derives from the point on the retina where the optic nerve connects and where the eye has no photoreceptors, creating a gap in visual perception that the brain fills in unconsciously; applied to cognition and character, knowing one's blind spots is the first step in compensating for them, and is considered an essential quality of self-aware, critical thinkers and effective leaders