{"id":1403,"date":"2023-02-28T06:49:13","date_gmt":"2023-02-28T10:49:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/how-to-tell-if-your-information-is-accurate-frank-sonnenberg\/"},"modified":"2023-02-28T06:49:13","modified_gmt":"2023-02-28T10:49:13","slug":"how-to-tell-if-your-information-is-accurate-frank-sonnenberg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/how-to-tell-if-your-information-is-accurate-frank-sonnenberg\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Tell If Your Information Is Accurate \u2014 Frank Sonnenberg"},"content":{"rendered":"

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How to Tell If Your Information Is Accurate<\/strong><\/h3>\n

You are bombarded with information every day. You search the Internet, obtain advice from friends and family, read product reviews, hear the news<\/a> on TV, and the list goes on. Ask yourself how much of what you hear or read from friends, colleagues, leaders, and so-called experts is accurate, objective, fair, and comprehensive. What if it\u2019s wrong? How does the information color your ideas and viewpoints?<\/p>\n

Although we live in a time in which information is plentiful and easily accessible, it\u2019s worthless if you don\u2019t harness it to your advantage. The key is to scrutinize the information that you receive \u2014 evaluating it for accuracy, honesty<\/a>, objectivity, timeliness, and thoroughness. It also requires you to broaden your horizons, remain open to other peoples\u2019 thoughts and opinions<\/a>, view things fairly and objectively, and encourage folks to challenge your thinking.<\/p>\n

One or many believers don\u2019t determine the truth or untruth.<\/p>\n

How to Identify Accurate Information<\/strong><\/h3>\n

There are specific things you can do to avoid getting burned by bad information. As a rule of thumb, Ronald Reagan was right when he said, \u201cTrust, but verify.\u201d The next time you search for information, read what\u2019s happening, receive input, get someone\u2019s opinion, or obtain a recommendation, consider whether you:<\/p>\n