#148 a penny

I use an exercise where I ask participants to draw (from memory) what is on the front and back side of a penny.  It is amazingly hard for most people to do.  They don't remember where the wording is located, which way Lincoln is facing or what image is on the back.  (Try it before peeking!)

It is a quick way to capture the attention of people who are attending something that is "mandatory" or on a topic which they believe they are experts (or at least not in need of more training).  It illustrates that just because you think you know something, you may not.  It also illustrates how easy it is to take something for granted.  

Profound lessons don't need to be lofty.  This one is worth far more than its face value!

-- beth triplett
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