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
I’d like to answer questions and share ideas with a reader, who I will call Omotoso (a Nigerian male name meaning a child equals wealth). He is a third year university student, writing from Nigeria. Omotoso’s problem is shyness. Although he has read my article on Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) and has heard of Cognitive
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
1. We Get What We Want Sam walked into the coffee shop, ordered coffee, and looked around. He saw his buddy, Zak, waiting for him at the usual place. You see, it was Thursday, 7 pm, and Sam and Zak meet each week at the same time and place. They get together to catch up
Tony is a 21-year-old American, living in California, who makes the following comments: Q 1: “I have a real stale attitude. Life is tough right now and it’s hard for me to stay positive. I’ve lost friends, my girlfriend, my enthusiasm, and sense of humor, all because of my attitude towards things. Can you help?”
