Out maneuver Yourself
Our ability to forecast motivations leads us to form expectations. Conforming to our predictions, we extrapolate seemingly rational actions or …
perspective
the world is no longer yours but you can participate in it
When you reach a certain point, you realize this is not your world, not your future, and you may never …
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ambivalence at the end
At the end one can rage or approach the inevitable with a clarity that appears as ambivalence. It is not …
true kindness
The unpleasant thing is to be honestly precise rather than passively ambiguous. Contrary to the stereotype of kindness, politeness can …
First and last impressions
First sight overwhelms. In between, we hardly look afresh. Last sight refreshes the familiar into something clear, enriched with a …
Don’t rush in
I always want to jump in, to defend myself or others, interrupting the unfolding tension and drama. But just wait. …
How you fight is as important as why
It is not enough to know why you fight: you must fight the right way. The ends can not justify …