My headline might sound overreaching. Clearly a rule can’t define something as complex as human behavior. But despite this, I’ve found most people tend to make the same mistakes. These mistakes are frequent enough that they create conflicts later. Remembering these seven rules will help you avoid these mistakes. People Skills is About Being Nice, […]
Archives for 2007
9 Steps to Stop Information Poisoning
A small amount of water reduces thirst. A large amount can poison you. The same principle applies to information. A small, carefully chosen amount can enhance your ability to make smart decisions. Too much and you fare no better than chance. The negative effect of too much information has been demonstrated in studies. One study, […]
Rational Versus Emotional Arguments
This is a follow-up to my original post supporting atheism, Why Atheism. One of the problems in the theism and spirituality debate I’ve encountered is the problem with rational versus emotional arguments. So far I’ve seen the arguments mostly being waged on the rational side. These are the arguments that point out how incredibly unlikely […]
Friday Links 07-08-24
From the Web Overcoming Bias – This is my favorite new blog I’ve stumbled upon recently. Updated frequently, it explores how we make errors in thinking. Basically an insight in how to improve how you think. Make More Money by Demanding It – Are you earning less than you’re worth? Written from a female perspective […]
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