All human beings tend to make the same mistakes when someone does not see the world as they do.
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Keys to Effective Delegation
Effective delegation is key to organizational success. However, it is frequently rendered ineffective, when it isn’t done abundantly enough or when missing a key step.
Confident That You Can Tell Good from Bad Circumstances? Don’t Be
I invite you to lean into a perspective that believes that every problem is an opportunity. Take some time and list at least three positives that come out of your next setback.
As Wise as Socrates
We tend to be too impressed by those that are the most certain that they are correct in their opinions. “Flip floppers” in politics are openly derided by supporters and the media.
Own Your Results
It may be my imagination, but I have been noticing a pattern in the world. When good things happen, there is generally someone that stands up tall and says, “that was me,” However, when bad things or failures happen, it is a lonely affair with no one stepping up to claim responsibility. The failure is blamed on circumstances, the other guy, the opponent, or the bad guys.
On Status
If you and I were to design a society right now, how would that society assign status to a person?
Deeply Understanding Control / Power
What holds you back from your dreams? What frustrates you? What could be better in your life? Once you have answered these questions… Perhaps, we may find a way to help realize the benefits of achieving your objectives. The key is developing an internal locus of control. An “internal locus of control” is a beliefContinue reading “Deeply Understanding Control / Power”
False Binary Straw Man Arguments
What is a straw man argument? A straw man argument occurs when someone takes another person’s argument or point, distorts it or exaggerates it in some kind of extreme way, and then attacks the extreme distortion, as if that is really the claim the first person is making.
You Tend to Get What You Expect
“You tend to get what you expect” is timeless wisdom that can be found in the writings of important thinkers throughout history, dating back to Greek philosophers and even prior.
We Weren’t Poor
I said “Damn, you were poor” and with total sincerity she replied, “We weren’t poor, we always had enough to eat.”
The Sapiens Society 