How do you know whether someone lies to you? You don’t. And that is okay. Use the truth-default setting that nature programmed you with and learn to trust people. It will help you build stronger relationships.
Life
Historical Take On Cultural Differences
When you work with people from cultural background, go slow, listen, ask questions, make no assumptions, and try hard to understand. You may realize that your ways would lead to disaster. Having the humility and mental flexibility to see the world through the eyes of others and adjusting your behavior accordingly is the skill you want to cultivate.
Using The Arts To Recharge
Relaxing doesn’t necessarily recharge your energy. Whether you want to relax is a personal choice. Recharging is about activities that fill you with energy. Being able to recharge is not a choice. You have to learn to do it if you want to accomplish anything.
How To Develop Good Judgment
With solid critical thinking, you won’t be at the mercy of those trying to take advantage of you. You won’t accept what you hear or read blindly. You will have your life under your control.
Passion Is The Key To Happiness, Or Is It?
Obsessive passion leads to conflict between work and other life activities. It doesn’t lead to satisfaction. It leads to burnout. On the other hand, harmonious passion leads to work satisfaction, which is an excellent antidote to burnout.
The Menace Of The Golden Handcuffs
Smart companies will not only retain you but keep you engaged and challenged. Beware of those who feel that by throwing money at you, they retained you. Your body didn’t walk away, though your soul and mind might have.
Why Is Your Intuition Failing You?
Intuition works only in a stable environment so you can learn the patterns. If you are a novice, or the environment is changing then ignore your gut and go with data and algorithms instead.
Don’t Let Others Ignore You
Proactive people don’t wait indefinitely and don’t let others to ignore them. They take the initiative and get things done.
Why Appearances Matter More Than Reality
It is up to you whether you only want to be seen as good or want actually to be good and always do the right thing. From the perspective of others, it doesn’t matter. The only person who will know the difference is you.
How To Make Better Agreements With Yourself
Our beliefs are driving our behavior. Our beliefs define who we are. Yet, we have not chosen those beliefs. It is the culture we live in, the home we grew up in, our parents, teachers, and peers who helped shape… Read More ›
