Assumptions vs Facts

Assumptions vs Facts

I recently read that nearly 50% of college-educated Americans struggle to distinguish between facts and assumptions. Startling, isn’t it? It made me wonder: where do I stand? How can we make sound decisions, in life or work, if our critical thinking is so...
Behaviour Faith and Belief

Behaviour Faith and Belief

I just got off a call with a client. He is a remarkable physician. Not only is he technically proficient, he is remarkably compassionate and humble. Parents have been known to airlift their children across country borders to be an as gentle healing care. He does...
Inconvenient to Consider More Factors

Inconvenient to Consider More Factors

Being wrong is painful For high achievers, the pain often stems from an addiction to being right The drive to be right likely contributed to your success. It earned you good grades at school, helped you master tasks at work, and brought recognition at every...
Perception and Understanding Problems

Perception and Understanding Problems

I can only see what I allow myself to see. All day, I’m inundated with stimuli — sensory, emotional, and cognitive. If I tried to take it all in, my brain would short circuit. Fortunately, my brain has a biological filter, deciding what gets through based on what I’ve...