Psychologists refer to it as fundamental attribution error and self-serving bias. It’s why when you cut someone off in traffic, it’s because you’re running late. But when they cut you off, they’re a jerk. It’s a natural human phenomenon. When assessing our own behavior, we tend to take our.
[Read More]What is lack of organization costing you? According to The Wall Street Journal, the average worker wastes about an hour a day looking for missing information in messy desks and files. That’s 20 hours a month, or six working weeks a year lost to disorganization. Said another way, if.
[Read More]What’s your story? We all have stories. They’re the inner thought tracks of our lives. The challenge is they’re not always true, and sometimes even if they are true, repeating them doesn’t always bring out the best in us. For instance, you probably know a divorced person who is.
[Read More]How comfortable are you with uncertainty? If you’re like most of us, you probably find it easier to function when things are settled. Here’s a quick quiz to test your tolerance for uncertainty. On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means no problem and 5 means my.
[Read More]Do clothes make the man? Or in this case, the woman? We can talk all day about how brains and work ethic are more important than looks and fashion. But humans are visual creatures by nature. Like it or not, we make instant assessments of people based on.
[Read More]What’s the difference between good and great? Why are some people able to create super successful lives, while most of their peers hover near the mediocre middle? As someone who’s spent a lifetime studying human behavior, I can tell you, success isn’t just about your level of education or.
[Read More]Would you rather be around someone who’s depressed, or someone who’s angry? Anyone who’s ever had to live or work with someone who’s chronically depressed or angry knows that it’s no fun. If you suffer from either malady yourself, you’re probably not too thrilled with it either. We tend.
[Read More]Can a friend help you get promoted? Or lose weight? Or be a better parent? Statistically speaking, yes. Studies show that partnering with a peer increases your odds of being successful at just about anything. I’m living proof that the combination of peer pressure and accountability can get you.
[Read More]What makes someone a great friend? Is it being supportive and accepting you just the way you are? Or is it someone who has the guts to kick you in the tail and demand that you do better? I had an abysmal book signing several years ago that gave.
[Read More]Which is harder, trying to get a job or trying to keep one? With 14.8 million people unemployed, job competition has never been stiffer. If you’ve already got a job, there are plenty of people out there who are quite eager to take your place. And if you’re looking.
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