If we were asked how intelligent we are, we would probably think about our intellectual prowess or our ability to reason and tackle logic. But how helpful is a high I.Q. if we know what to do but can’t do it because of fear? How useful is a superior intellect if we can’t get along
Every year, people get new jobs, become new immigrants and enter into the matrimony, just to mention a few of life’s major adaptations. But are they ready for the journey? It depends on their attitude, their personality and their perception. A person’s ability to achieve satisfaction with adaptation to a new chapter in life is
Are you disgusted with yourself because you believe people should have a better opinion of you? Yes, sometimes we are afraid of judgment. We are afraid of failure, and sometimes of success, but most often we’re afraid of our own depressing thoughts. To make you feel better, I have a proposal for you: Sit down
For many years, I have been asking myself: “What has been stopping me from achieving my goals?” If you want to make any change in life, ask yourself the same question, and your future might be different. Ask yourself: How high is my self-esteem? Do I trust myself? How comfortable am I with stepping out
I would like to introduce the most common and dangerous thinking error: The Overconfidence Bias. On August 29, 2011, the renowned National Taiwan University Hospital announced HIV-infected organs were mistakenly transplanted into five patients. How can this happen? The organs were not double-checked as required by standard procedures, all because of staffers’ overconfidence. Meanwhile, five
Do you ever find yourself in a tight spot, stressed out, or overwhelmed? Are you a victim of office politics, being bullied, or stuck in a rut? Are you struggling with an illness, addiction, or lack of money? Are you finding your job too difficult, an in-law unbearable, or your living quarters depressing? These are
