You’ve probably felt the blissful feeling of coming up with a good idea and presenting it to the world. Your good idea may have resulted in a physical change in the world around you, or in the betterment of the relationships you find yourself in. Your good idea may have improved you as an individual … Read more
You may have read or heard about the observer effect. It dictates that in their act of measuring, observers influence the phenomenon being observed. It suggests that it is not possible to observe or measure anything without affecting the behavior of that thing. We would like to extend this notion to people, on a broader … Read more
The blind trust that we sometimes place in others is a dangerous game. It’s easy to place faith in those who have never let us down, but what about those whom we’ve never fully trusted? The article explores the risks of blindly trusting others and highlights how even those we have complete trust in may still have biases or skill sets that can cause issues to go unnoticed. Additionally, differences in attention to detail and personal needs can pose unforeseen risks. The article stresses the importance of conducting due diligence, especially when dealing with potentially untrustworthy individuals.
It is uncomfortable being witness to a husband telling his wife that the mashed potatoes she cooked are bland and unflavored. Perhaps you’ve been invited to a friend’s home where the mood at the dining room table was ruined by a remark such as the one above. The husband in this scenario would be operating … Read more
This article is about a principle of preventing information about you from being actionable. The metaphor of taking the same path back the way you came from will be applied to all forms of travel / progress, whether physical or not. Career moves can fall into the category of going back the way you came, … Read more
We’ve all felt the pressure to ignore things we’d rather not face head-on. You may have noticed a leak in your gutter, a squeaking refrigerator door, or a noise coming from the serpentine belt under the hood of your car. We ignore things because we don’t feel like dealing with them at that moment in … Read more
Your life is connected to the lives of many others. You enjoy a meal brought by a server, and depend on your mechanic to keep your car in running order. Without others, your life would be markedly more difficult. We live our lives by interacting with the various groups of people which allow us to … Read more
Have you ever felt an undeserved feeling of guilt while walking past a beggar on the street? Even though you may have attained your wealth and status by way of honest hard work, seeing others in desperate situations induces feelings of guilt. These feelings of guilt are difficult to explain but they force us to walk … Read more
This article hopes to caution you about how normal you think your behavior and patterns may be. It hopes to prime you for unexpected reactions from people who watch you. The people we interact with tend to have varying limits of how much discomfort they can withstand. They may have more patience in certain domains, … Read more
In a world where connections and relationships are key, accepting favors from others can seem like a no-brainer. However, this seemingly harmless act can often have hidden consequences. Favors, whether solicited or unsolicited, can soften you up, encouraging openings for unwanted requests in the future. Furthermore, accepting too many favors can lead to feelings of indebtedness, which can be challenging to navigate. In this article, readers will learn about the risks of accepting favors, how to react to them, and the importance of care in rewarding unsolicited favors. Understanding these factors can help individuals maintain healthy relationships and protect themselves from potential harm.