Think about the people you actually trust. Are they the people who agree with everything you say? Or are they the ones who, when you propose a truly stupid idea, squint at you, cross their arms, and say, “That’s the dumbest thing I’ve heard all week”?
That is productive orneriness.
Life will try to smooth your rough edges. Your job wants you docile. Social media wants you agreeable. The algorithm wants you predictable. Think about the people you actually trust