I've found that in order to change something, whether it's a belief, habit or even an entire philosophy, I must first become consciously aware of my existing situation. Once I'm aware of my situation, I need to become aware … Continue reading
In this article I'd like to talk about a principle that has literally revolutionised my approach to just about everything I do. It’s so powerful – yet mind numbingly simple, that when I was introduced to it my initial reaction … Continue reading
For those of you that have read my confirmation bias article, you'll be aware of my “inconsiderate driver” experiment. After writing that article, I started to think about a few other experiments I could carry out. One such experiment jumped … Continue reading
In this article I'd like to talk about a powerful philosophy I’ve adopted recently. I'd also like to talk about how the underlying concept of this philosophy has spread into other areas of my life. The philosophy is very simple “let's see what … Continue reading
Wishful thinking is the persistence in a belief or ideal that an individual wishes to be true, yet lacks the evidence / facts to support what they wish to believe. Not all forms of wishful thinking are entirely obstinate, however; … Continue reading
There is one psychological principle in particular that's impacted me of a lot in recent times. When I became aware of and began to understand how confirmation bias affected my life, it drastically changed the way I looked at my … Continue reading