Propaganda: A ‘description’ of an ongoing process as if that very description was the final result. This is what manipulates you. Describing a new company with start-up problems as if it will always have those problems. Increasing energy demands VS current supply. Terrorism in the air, or anywhere. You manipulate yourself when … Read more
This one is so simple, yet almost no one does it! When listening to someone speak, make a note of the idea /thing that causes you to think. That way you can keep on listening without missing anything. Usually you start to think about whatever was just said … at the expense of the next … Read more
The more you consider someone a Hero the higher the pedestal you place them on. The higher the pedestal, the less room they have to move. Soon your greatest hero is on the highest pedestal and cannot move at all. A couple of friends were gathered. At one point someone was upset by one word said. … Read more
To make a hamburger you always start with the bun. Then you put some condiments ( mustard, relish, onions etc.) Then the meat. Then maybe some more condiments (ketchup, mayonnaise etc.) Then the other part of the bun. And that’s exactly how to address /scold /correct someone’s mistake. First a greeting of some sort. … Read more
This one needs a lot of help to execute. Look at the related Doodles. ———————————————- A picture is worth a 1,000 words. An experience is worth 1,000 pictures. Tell me and I may forget. Show me and I might remember. Let me experience it and I incorporate it into every decision from then on. … Read more
This ratio is a key to success. Yet so very few follow it. The two main aspects of business /marriage /leadership etc. are Relationships and Task. Most businesses /people /organizations are usually either Relationship oriented or Task /rules /regulations oriented. And that’s fine… provided the ratio is close to 51 Task and 49 Relationship. Relationship … Read more