This is a conversation where Ray Dalio is giving advice on being radically open-minded and overcoming your ego barrier.

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: One of my big blind spots is being to assertive with my opinions and not realising it. My team are quite introverted and they wont question me up front, but just say something to shut me up and then do something else. How can I get them to question me more?
Ray: You need to ask for opinions with an open mind. This isn’t the same as “What do you think about this?”. It is “Can you help me understand what is true?”. This means that you need to be humble and willing to change your mind.
User: I ask questions, but still during the debate where we try to find out what is true, team mates will still hold back some of their thoughts. How can we be more transparent
Ray: Realize that you can’t put out without taking in, so ask lots of questions. Most people seem much more eager to put out (convey their thinking and be productive) than to take in (learn). That’s a mistake even if one’s primary goal is to put out, because what one puts out won’t be good unless one takes in as well.
User: What if I don't know the right questions to ask?
Ray:
 Allow them to speak first as you listen. Once you have heard them out and understand their point of view, you can speak and make the case for your idea. Be open-minded and humble.
