Fixed Action Patterns: Why You’re as Predictable as a Turkey

Fixed Action Patterns: Why You’re as Predictable as a Turkey

Have you ever been persuaded to purchase something that you later regretted? A fixed action pattern probably influenced you. Have you ever been manipulated into contributing money to a charitable cause that you didn’t actually support? Again, this is another fixed action pattern example. Fixed-action patterns are the mental shortcuts and assumptions that we use to fill in the blanks of our everyday experience. They are also known as modal action patterns. A lot of persuasion rests on the manipulation of human fixed-action patterns. Learn about fixed action patterns in humans and how they make us like turkeys.

Choosing Digital Planning Tools: Tips From GTD

Choosing Digital Planning Tools: Tips From GTD

What are the best digital planning tools to help you stay organized? How can you make the most of digital planning tools? In today’s modern world, digital planning tools can be a lifesaver. It’s convenient to be able to organize your life in one place. But with all the digital planning tools available, it’s important to choose wisely, and make sure you pick the right tools for you.