We all think we’re smart. We all think that our perspective is more complete and more insightful than those who disagree with us. And we are all, also,...
How to Know If Your Confirmation Bias Blinds You
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You Want Praise, Not Feedback
One of the more fascinating human actions is asking for feedback. People ask frequently, "What do you think of...." But sometimes, what they mean is not...
Master Craftsmen
There once was a sword-maker who wanted to be known as the greatest craftsman of his time. To that end, he demanded that people see what he was making. “How...
Why You Hate Others and They Hate You
Democrats hate Republicans. Republicans hate Democrats. The political hate the apolitical and vice versa. The religious hate atheists. Atheists hate the...
Unnecessary Protection: How to Deal with Perceived Threats vs. Real Threats
It’s natural to protect ourselves. The world is scary and there are real threats out there. Unfortunately, we spend far more time defending ourselves than we ever really need to do. Let me explain. There is a vast difference between real and perceived threats. Real...
Let’s Talk About Politics and Religion!
Oh no, here we go! “I know, I can scan this article really quickly to find out what side of politics this guy supports and what religion he subscribes to, and then I can determine what I really think of him!” “Don’t talk about religion or politics! You’ll lose...
An Elephant Is Not A Dog: Don’t Try to Be Who You Aren’t
An elephant wanted to go for a ride in his master’s car, so he tried to convince his master that he was a dog – but the elephant was bigger than his master’s car, and you know what? His master wasn’t buying it. The elephant is not a dog. Seems like a pretty absurd...
The Choking Camper: When the Help We Want Isn’t the Help We Need
Once, a man who was camping woke up early in the morning coughing and shaking violently. He was having a terrible time breathing. A stranger on a horse was passing by, and immediately jumped off the horse and began pounding the man in his back and pushing on his...
Monopolizing the Truth: Live the Advice You Give to Others
Once, a mother came to a counselor and asked him to tell her son to stop eating sugar. The counselor told her to come back in seven days. When the woman returned, the man told the boy to cut back to such-and-such amount of sugar. The woman asked the counselor why it...