TRANSCRIPT:
"Obstinacy and conviction are two related but distinct concepts that pertain to a person's beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors. While they both involve a strong adherence to one's beliefs, they differ in their implications.
Obstinacy refers to a stubborn and inflexible attitude or behavior where a person refuses to change their opinion, stance, or course of action, even when presented with compelling evidence or arguments to the contrary. An obstinate individual may be seen as unyielding, rigid, resistant to change, and unwilling to consider alternative viewpoints. This lack of open-mindedness is why obstinacy is viewed primarily as a negative trait.
Conviction, on the other hand, refers to a deep and unwavering belief in something, often based on a strong sense of values, principles, or morality. When someone holds a conviction, they have a firm and sincere commitment to their beliefs or cause. Conviction is typically associated with a sense of purpose and determination.
Unlike obstinacy, conviction doesn't necessarily imply a resistance to change or a disregard for alternative perspectives. In fact, it's not at all unheard of for a person with strong convictions to engage in thoughtful discussions and consider different viewpoints while still maintaining their core beliefs.
The key difference lies in the willingness to participate in reasoned discourse and adapt when necessary.
Obstinacy and conviction. You know, you could possibly view them as two sides of the same coin. But, if your career…. your personal life…. the way others see you…. were all dependent upon that coin toss, given these two definitions we just discussed, which side do you think the coin would land on when describing who you are?"