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Case Evidence vs. Representative Evidence-Based Decision-Making

The 3 Core Principles of Objective Decision Making

Are you the type of person who makes decisions based on cold facts and evidence? What are some things you should consider when it comes to evidence-based decision-making? Considering evidence when making a decision is important, especially when it comes to high-stakes decisions. However, not all evidence is created equal. Never base your decisions on single-case evidence. Instead, base your decisions on representative evidence: evidence that reflects a large sample of cases. Here’s why you shouldn’t rely on case evidence when making decisions.

Byron Katie: How to Get Over a Bad Experience

How do you get over a bad experience? What can you do to keep your mind from coming back to it over and over again? When something bad happens, many people ruminate over it instead of accepting it, but that only leads to further distress. Instead of dwelling on your misfortune, explore other interpretations of the situation to try and see it from a different angle. Here’s how to get over a bad experience, according to spiritual teacher Byron Katie.

Should You Trust Your Intuition? Not Always

Should you trust your intuition? Is it true that your gut instinct is always right, as the popular adage goes? They say that your gut instinct is always right, but it really depends on what the situation is. In circumstances suited for slow, deliberate thinking, making a decision based on a gut feeling or intuition is usually not a good idea. Here’s how using your intuition can lead you astray.

How Do You Diagnose ADHD? The 2 Necessary Steps

How do you diagnose ADHD? What are the different steps of an ADHD diagnosis? In Driven to Distraction, Edward M. Hallowell and John J. Ratey explain how you can obtain an ADHD diagnosis if you feel like you have the condition. Two major things you need to do to get diagnosed are to go through testing and rule out other conditions. Continue reading to learn how to get diagnosed with ADHD, if necessary.

Why Men Should Avoid Monogamous Dating Until Their 30s

At what age should you start dating exclusively? Why should men delay monogamous dating until their 30s? According to Richard Cooper, men should avoid dating monogamously in their 20s. Dating exclusively in your 20s is a bad idea because you simply haven’t dated enough women to understand what kind of woman you want for the long term. Here’s why you should steer clear of monogamous dating until your 30s, according to Cooper.

Seeking Wisdom: From Darwin to Munger (Book Overview)

Have you ever reflected on one of your past mistakes and wondered, “What was I thinking?” Why do we make bad decisions in spite of the human capacity for higher-order thinking? In Seeking Wisdom: From Darwin to Munger, Peter Bevelin claims that we make significant errors because we tend to think irrationally. He argues that, fortunately, we can avoid major errors by following the wisdom of some of the world’s most rational thinkers. In his book, he collects advice on rational thinking from experts in science, business, and philosophy. Below is a brief overview of Seeking Wisdom: From Darwin to

Loving What Is: The 4 Questions to Ask Yourself

What are the Loving What Is 4 questions? What is the purpose of each question? In Loving What Is, Byron Katie recommends asking yourself four questions, which, she claims, will change your life for the better. Specifically, these questions are designed to identify and address distorted and unhelpful thoughts that cloud your judgment and perception of the world. Let’s explore the purpose of each of these four questions.

How to Be Mentally Tough—Navy SEAL Mark Divine’s Advice

Wondering how to be mentally tough? How did Navy SEAL Mark Divine train his mind for mental toughness? What are the benefits? In his book Unbeatable Mind, Mark Divine explains his five-step system for developing a warrior mindset that fosters mental toughness. According to him, you must train your mind and body to be resilient both mentally and emotionally. Read on to learn how to be mentally tough to better manage life stressors, according to Divine’s advice.

ADHD Misdiagnosis: Why and How It Happens So Often

How does an ADHD misdiagnosis happen? How can you avoid making this mistake? ADHD misdiagnoses happen a lot more often than you think. In Driven to Distraction, Edward M. Hallowell and John J. Ratey emphasize that it’s important to rule out other conditions before deciding on an ADHD diagnosis. Here’s why you need to be careful when diagnosing ADHD.

Jumping to Conclusions: The Psychology of Biased Thinking

Do you jump to conclusions? Why do we have a tendency to form conclusions before giving ourselves a chance to think things through? We tend to jump to conclusions about people and situations before we have all of the facts about them. While jumping to conclusions allows us to make quick decisions, it’s not always ideal. In psychology, jumping to conclusions is considered a cognitive bias. Learn about the psychology of the human tendency to jump to conclusions.