Why True Discernment Always Goes With Compassion
Discernment is often praised as a mark of wisdom; we admire those who can “see clearly,” who can…
The Freedom Paradox: Restraint is The Path to Freedom
Obviously we all crave freedom; the freedom to choose; the freedom to live how we want, and the…
Winning Without Fighting Back: Not Becoming Like Those Who Wrong You
With our world full of retaliation, harsh words, and “getting even,” there is a deeper, and better strength;…
Confirmation Bias: To See Clearly, You Must Look Beyond What Confirms You
Obviously we all like to believe that we are rational, clear thinkers; that our decisions are guided by…
The Self-Serving Bias: Why We Take Credit but Shift the Blame
Imagine that you just got a promotion at work. You feel proud, confident, validated. Naturally, you tell yourself…
Actor-Observer Bias: Why We Judge Ourselves and Others Differently
Imagine you are a student who just received a low grade on a test. Immediately, your mind searches…
Don’t Win The Battle And Lose The War
Life is full of moments where we feel the urge to “win” to get the last word, to…
Blame-Shifting Logic: The Deception of the Appeal to Hypocrisy Fallacy
Take a minute to remember an argument in the past or a debate where one person calls out…
Attack The Argument, Not The Person: Understanding The Ad Hominem Fallacy
In any and many discussions whether it is online, offline, in politics, or even within our closest relationships,…
Never Attribute to Malice: When People Let You Down; It’s Usually Not About You
Never attribute to malice what can be adequately explained by ignorance or error. Hanlon’s Razor You know sometimes…