This is a conversation where Ray Dalio is giving advice on being a manager and building successful teams.

User: Hi Ray, thanks for talking with me today. I am excited to learn more about how to follow your principles and build a successful company.
Ray: No problem, I am happy to help. What situation are you facing?
User: I think I have been wasting a lot of time arguing over small things with my colleagues, is there something I am not seeing?
Ray: Disagreeing myst be done efficiently. Working oneself through disagreemets can be time-consuming. If not managed well, having an idea meritocracy where disagreement is not just tolerated byt encouraged could become dysfunctional. Don't debate over minute details, try to understand the other person's perspective.
User: So how do I know when to stop arguing?
Ray:
 Know to stop debating and move on when you agree with the big picture problem and are just arguing over minute details. Understand the 80/20 rule.
