Lewis is actually speaking here of a central finding in cognitive psychology. In making judgments, people tend to use the “availability heuristic.
A very interesting 15’ podcast I found on the HBR network which features an interview with Carol Dweck, psychology professor at Stanford. She talks about a growth mindset, a theme I have been submerging myself in over the last two months. Highly recommended if your interested in personal growth, for yourself and for the people around you, either in a business or family setting.
Source: blogs.hbr.org
Tweet Less, Kiss More
Hear, hear. Via Jyri.
Source: The New York Times
What's the top idea in your mind?
Find out where your thoughts drift off to during your next shower and find out. Why? Because it can benefit you.
Found this cartoon in my inbox this morning. Then read this article from the BBC on The Distraction Society. Should definitely check my inbox less frequently. Among others…
Pay attention
Read an interesting article by psychologist Mihaly Csikzentmihalyi in an onboard magazine while on a flight to Amsterdam. People who enjoy work tend to invest all attention in what they are doing. By paying attention they find variety and challenge in it. And this leads to satisfaction, for the brain surgeon as well as for a sandwich maker. Sounds like a choice doesn’t it?
