Psychologists refer to it as fundamental attribution error and self-serving bias.
It’s why when you cut someone off in traffic, it’s because you’re running late. But when they cut you off, they’re a jerk.
It’s a natural human phenomenon. When assessing our own behavior, we tend to take our circumstances into account. Yet when we’re judging read more...
What is lack of organization costing you?
According to The Wall Street Journal, the average worker wastes about an hour a day looking for missing information in messy desks and files.
That’s 20 hours a month, or six working weeks a year lost to disorganization. Said another way, if you got more organized, you could take read more...
What’s your story?
We all have stories. They’re the inner thought tracks of our lives. The challenge is they’re not always true, and sometimes even if they are true, repeating them doesn’t always bring out the best in us.
For instance, you probably know a divorced person who is still eager to tell you read more...
How comfortable are you with uncertainty? If you’re like most of us, you probably find it easier to function when things are settled.
Here’s a quick quiz to test your tolerance for uncertainty. On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means no problem and 5 means my palms start read more...
Do clothes make the man? Or in this case, the woman?
We can talk all day about how brains and work ethic are more important than looks and fashion. But humans are visual creatures by nature. Like it or not, we make instant assessments of people based on what they’re wearing.
It’s not just read more...
What’s the difference between good and great?
Why are some people able to create super successful lives, while most of their peers hover near the mediocre middle?
As someone who’s spent a lifetime studying human behavior, I can tell you, success isn’t just about your level of education or your skills. It’s about the mindset that you read more...
You’re sooo special.
You’re the best little soccer player out there, and to show you just how special you are, we’re going to give you a huge trophy.
Of course, we’re also going to give one to everybody else on the team. It doesn’t matter whether they played or not, whether the read more...
Would you rather be around someone who’s depressed, or someone who’s angry?
Anyone who’s ever had to live or work with someone who’s chronically depressed or angry knows that it’s no fun. If you suffer from either malady yourself, you’re probably not too thrilled with it either.
We tend to think of read more...
They’re the employees who show up for work with their bodies, but they leave their brains at home.
A recent Gallup poll revealed that 71% of workers are not engaged in their jobs. That means 7 out of 10 people are just going through the motions at work.
Disengaged employees cost you money and customers, and they read more...
Can a friend help you get promoted? Or lose weight? Or be a better parent?
Statistically speaking, yes. Studies show that partnering with a peer increases your odds of being successful at just about anything.
I’m living proof that the combination of peer pressure and accountability can get you out of bed on read more...
