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What is “systems thinking”? In what way is systems thinking superior to the conventional cause-and-effect pattern of thinking? Systems thinking is a non-linear pattern of thinking that relies on feedback loops. Systems thinking enables you to see the big picture of any situation or event and predict how it will unfold in the future with better accuracy. Here’s why you should think in loops instead of lines.
Does success make you arrogant? How do you prevent success from eroding your personal integrity? Achieving a significant level of success makes many people stuck up or full of themselves. In his book Unlimited Power, Tony Robbins explains how to not fall into this trap: Use your success and power to help others. Keep reading for Tony Robbins’s advice on how to avoid this trap.
What is the tend-and-befriend response? What is the evolutionary benefit of the tend-and-befriend response to danger? The tend-and-befriend response is an instinctual stress response triggered by a perception of threat to one’s loved ones. Evolutionary psychology suggests that the tend-and-friend response is a typical female response, mediated by the release of hormones that promote vigilance and attachment. Here’s how the tend-and-friend response works on the hormonal level.
What do you think is the most important factor for a successful long-term relationship? How do you ensure that your partnership stays strong through the rough patches? If you believe a long-term relationship’s success hinges on whom you date rather than how, you are in for disillusionment. Even the most compatible couples go through rough patches. Successful long-term dating is all about how you navigate them. With this in mind, here are two tips for making a relationship work in the long term.
Is morality objective or subjective? Is Christianity credible? Is there evidence for a creator? According to C. S. Lewis, the law of human nature points to something extraordinary. In Mere Christianity, one of his major arguments for the credibility of Christianity is that morality is objective, universal, and non-material. Furthermore, he argues that these qualities provide evidence for the existence of a creator. Continue reading to learn the philosophy of C. S. Lewis on the law of human nature.
What are the most common breastfeeding myths? How does breastfeeding impact your and your baby’s health? According to Emily Oster, people tend to have strong opinions about which parenting choices make you a good parent, but Oster wants to empower parents to make their own, informed decisions based on data. In her book Cribsheet, she debunks common breastfeeding myths based on her meticulous research. Keep reading to learn the top five breastfeeding myths Oster examined in her book.
What is the Atavistic Theory of cancer? How does the Atavistic Theory explain cancer prevalence? According to the Atavistic Theory, cancer results from the re-emergence of traits from the earliest single-celled organisms, caused by evolutionary pressure from carcinogens. Atavism explains why cancer can be found in nearly every animal species on Earth: It’s because the traits of cancer come from our oldest common ancestors. Keep reading to learn about the Atavistic Theory of cancer.
What are the flaws and gaps in your logic and knowledge? If you don’t already know what they are, how can you surface them? Constantly asking questions will help you strengthen your foundational knowledge because it expands your thinking, opening you to new insights about what you already know (or think you know). You can use questions to expose flaws in your reasoning and gaps in your knowledge. Keep reading to learn about the importance of asking questions when it comes to understanding.
Want to know how to surrender to the universe? How can you trust the universe and stop worrying, even in hard times? In The Surrender Experiment, author Michael Singer explains his lifelong journey of self-realization and spirituality. Singer learned how to surrender to the universe by letting go of the need for control, in his book he also discusses how to survive hard times by confronting adversity. Read on to learn how to surrender to the universe, even during hard times, according to Singer.
What’s the importance of customer involvement? How can you get customers more involved with your business? In Superfans, Patt Flynn explains that fans will become much more attached to your brand if they feel like they’re a part of the company. Flynn offers four methods for making your fans part of the company: letting fans make decisions, giving them a look behind the scenes, sharing the spotlight, and hiring your superfans. Let’s look at the four ways to get customers involved emotionally and financially.