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Why should you embrace adversity? How can you expose yourself to unpredictable adversities? William B. Irvine recommends you prepare for real-world setbacks by confronting unpredictable adversities. If they come along, you have the chance to practice handling the situations as a Stoic would. Learn how to prepare for the worst by embracing it.
What are the two methods of Stoic training? What do these methods prepare you for? In The Stoic Challenge, William B. Irvine discusses two methods of training you can use to practice the Stoic strategy. Both training methods help you develop resolve and resourcefulness. Continue reading if you want to practice these methods yourself to become a modern-day Stoic.
What’s the process of building a business growth plan? What essential components are needed for your business to skyrocket? Claire Hughes Johnson’s process for better management involves setting the foundation for long-term growth, both in your company and employees. We’ll examine two of the key steps for building this foundation: codifying your company’s guiding principles and developing your company’s operating system. Continue reading to learn how to create your ultimate business growth plan.
Do you know how to cope with failure? What can you learn from failure? Handling obstacles poorly and not persevering through difficult times will set you up for failure, not success. However, certain types of “failure” that we’ve learned to stigmatize are actually crucial stepping stones along your path. Below, Adam Alter suggests some new ways to approach failure.
Do you want to have confidence in negotiations? How should you change your body language to appear more confident? Herb Cohen says that the person who has more power in a given negotiation always wins. Power, however, is situational: If someone needs you to accomplish a specific goal, you have power over them in that situation. Take a look at how confidence goes a long way to convince the other party to step down.
What part of the brain causes depression? What’s the difference between the right and left side of the brain? Author Mo Gawdat explains that a processing error in the brain occurs when we use the wrong side of our brain to process information. Overusing the left side of the brain can cause you to overanalyze things and block emotions, which leads to depression. Read more to learn why left-brain dominance can cause mental health problems.
What are the two types of denial? What are ways you may delay reaching your goals? One certain thing is that, no matter what your goals are in life, something will get in your way. Though unforeseeable circumstances are, by definition, unpredictable, you can predict that something will go wrong and prepare yourself so you won’t get stopped indefinitely. Keep reading to learn about two types of denial that make it hard to move forward in life.
Do you need information that someone isn’t willing to give up? What happens in a negotiation when someone shares information? Herb Cohen says that in a win-lose negotiation, each party has a negotiation ceiling: the maximum amount they’re willing to sacrifice in exchange for what they want. The goal is to discover the other party’s true ceiling while hiding your true ceiling so they can’t do the same to you. Discover how to get information out of someone while staying an enigma.
What causes depression in the brain? How does inaccurate information influence your emotional state? Mo Gawdat identifies four processing errors that cause our brains to produce unhappiness. In That Little Voice In Your Head, he discusses each error and explains why it causes you to feel down in the dumps. Discover more about the four brain errors that prevent you from experiencing happiness.
Do you have a lot of good candidates for a position? How do you decide who’s the best fit for your company? After you’ve created a healthy hiring pipeline, the next thing you must do is hire the correct individuals for any open roles. According to Claire Hughes Johnson, doing so requires two steps: a consistent interview process and a collaborative decision-making process. Learn how to hire the right person who’ll get the job done.