Homework Destroys Opinions: When an opinion does its homework—it ceases to exist—that’s a FACT!”
Homework Destroys Opinions: The Study Hall of Truth
Ever Had an Opinion That Didn’t Survive Its Own Homework?
You ever hear someone say, “I just KNOW pineapple doesn’t belong on pizza!”—only to watch them take one bite and whisper, “…Wait. This is kind of amazing.”
Boom. Opinion destroyed. That’s what happens when an opinion does its homework—it turns into something way better: a FACT!
The truth is, we like our opinions nice and comfy, free from inconvenient facts that might force us to rethink things. But the second we do some research, test an idea, or (gasp!) experience it for ourselves, we either prove it right—or send it packing.
Let’s break it down so it sticks.
1️⃣ The “My Mind Is Made Up” Trap
Ever meet someone whose favorite phrase is “I don’t need to check, I already know”?
That’s Thadwick the Thinker—except he’s not doing much thinking. He’s convinced that people who wake up before 6 AM are secretly robots. No research. No proof. Just confidence.
Now meet Jambalaya Jane—she actually DID the homework. She tested out an early morning routine for a month, compared how she felt, and discovered… waking up at 5:30 AM makes her feel like a superhero.
Think of it like this: Opinions are like empty boxes. Homework fills the box with actual stuff—facts, evidence, experience. If the box is still empty after doing the research? Toss it!
2️⃣ FACTS Are the Ultimate Opinion Busters
A stubborn opinion is like a castle made of toothpicks—it might look solid, but one strong fact sends it tumbling down.
Remember Do-It-All Dandelion? She used to believe reading was boring. Then, she actually tried a book with talking cats and laser battles. Her opinion crumbled faster than a cookie dunked in milk.
Think of it like this: A flashlight in a dark room changes everything—you don’t think there’s a chair in front of you anymore. You know. Because you see it.
3️⃣ Homework = Growth. Laziness = Stuck.
Here’s the secret sauce: Homework isn’t just about proving or disproving opinions—it’s how we grow.
Without testing ideas, we stay in the same place, believing things just because we always have. But when we study, explore, and experiment—we level up!
Think of it like this: If you never tried swimming, you might insist, “Humans belong on land!” But after one cannonball into the pool, you’re practically a fish.
✍️ Note to Self: Homework turns opinions into truth—or sends them straight to the trash.
The FUNomenal™ Finale: Time for an Opinion Check!
Next time you catch yourself saying “I just KNOW I’m right”, ask yourself: “Have I done the homework?”
If not—go test it, research it, or experience it. Because the only thing better than a strong opinion is the truth behind it.
What’s one opinion YOU might need to double-check today?
AI Sidekick Alert: This post was unpacked and given a touch of FUNomenal™ sparkle with the creative assistance of my behind-the-scenes AI brainstorming buddy!
About Tony
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Tony Brigmon | Speaker—Emcee | TonyBrigmon.com
Tony Brigmon is a party animal. He’s been known to stay up well past nine o’clock drinking root beer and telling G-rated jokes. Sure, the neighbors complain, but that doesn’t stop him. Because Tony is serious about having fun. Serious fun, with serious results.
As a result of his questionable spelling skills, Tony learned at an early age that his name spelled backward is “YNOT.” As in, “YNOT take a closer look at his book?” Or “YNOT smile when you should be crying?”
Tony was a Southwest Airlines “Insider” and the former “face” of their renowned culture as their official “Ambassador of Fun”. At Southwest Airlines, “fun” was the power of “positivity” that helped catapult a small carrier into a force that changed the airline industry.
Today, Tony is a popular speaker, emcee, and author of The FUNomenal™ Workplace. (FUNomenal™ is pronounced the same as phenomenal but it’s a lot more FUN.)
Former CEO of Southwest Airlines Howard Putnam says: “Tony has a gift for blending fun and capturing ideas in a manner that sticks for audiences.” Tony’s friends say that no one should have so much fun while sober. Tony’s wife said she has had about all the cheerfulness she can stand.
“Fun” transformed this author’s work and life. YNOT discover if the serious power of fun can transform the next 30 seconds of your day or 30 years of your life?
YNOT arrange to have Tony Brigmon teach you and your team how the power of fun can help you get more done, bring out the best in everyone, and make you irresistibly attractive in your communication with others. You can do this. So, YNOT?
