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How does visualizing goals make them more attainable? How can short-term guidelines also help you get there? Goals are hard to reach when they are ambiguous. It helps to make objectives clear and measurable. A great way to do this is to visualize goals, basically painting a picture of your destination. This technique, along with short-term guidelines, puts real change within grasp. Keep reading to learn about visualizing goals.
What makes an idea sticky? What are some examples of sticky ideas? What is the secret to making a story or a message “stick”? Sticky ideas are concepts, messages, and stories that “stick” in the public’s consciousness: they are understandable, memorable, and have a lasting impact. One of the most notable examples of sticky ideas are urban legends. Urban legends are easy to understand and remember, people buy into them and share them. Keep reading to learn about the six traits of sticky ideas.
What is a retirement annuity? What are the pros and cons of retirement annuities? An annuity is an insurance contract that offers you regular payments for the rest of your life. There are pros and cons of retirement annuities, and understanding them will help you to make the best decision for yourself. Keep reading for our retirement annuity pros and cons list.
What can you learn from A Random Walk Down Wall Street by Burton Malkiel? What are some of the best investment tactics? A Random Walk Down Wall Street by Burton Malkiel is designed as an accessible guide to financial markets for the individual investor. The book covers everything from buying life insurance to pricing commodities to understanding credit default swaps. But, for the most part, Malkiel’s focus is on common stocks—shares in individual firms—and the stock market. Keep reading for an overview of A Random Walk Down Wall Street by Burton Malkiel.
Why does there seem to be tension between science and faith? Why are so many scientists atheists? In The Road Less Traveled, Dr. M. Scott Peck touches on the tension between science and faith. He shares two reasons why many scientists reject evidence of God, and he asserts that theists dismiss the legitimacy of science. Keep reading to learn Dr. M. Scott Peck’s view on the perceived discord between science and faith.
Is self-sacrificing love genuine? Where can it lead? In The Road Less Traveled, psychiatrist M. Scott Peck asserts that self-sacrificing love is a myth. It’s not genuine love. If you believe it is, you are likely to end up with two destructive results: social sadomasochism and destructive nurturing. Read more to learn about this view of self-sacrificing love.
What is a strategic discussion? How do you create the right environment for strategic discussions? A strategic discussion is an interchange of ideas with the goal of gaining insights that will help a company progress towards its objectives. The best environment for strategic discussions is one that is interactive and includes very few people in the room. Read on to learn more about how to conduct an effective strategic discussion.
How can we keep reflexive thinking from causing us to make irrational decisions? What can poker teach us about this? Deliberative thinking involves logic and careful consideration. On the other hand, reflexive thinking leads us to act quickly and instinctively. Because reflexive thinking drives most of our decisions, we have to figure out how to keep it in check. Poker teaches us how. Keep reading to learn about reflexive thinking in regard to decision-making.
Why is it important to be grateful? What are some examples of gratitude in the bible? Remaining grateful no matter what life throws at you is one of the hardest—and most rewarding—things you can do. Use our recommended readings about gratitude in the bible to inspire a feeling of thankfulness despite life’s difficulties. Keep reading for some powerful examples of gratitude in the bible.
What is purpose in the context of motivation? How does having purpose motivate behavior? According to Daniel Pink, purpose is the third pillar of his Motivation 3.0 framework. In the context of motivation, purpose is a deep, underlying reason why you perform a behavior or engage in an activity. A particularly common and especially motivating purpose is helping other people. In this article, we’ll consider the role of purpose in motivating behavior.