Many of us make plans we end up not carrying out. So, Sherlock, why do we fail to follow through on our intentions? It turns out that thinking excessively about our present circumstances and preferences disproportionately influences our decisions.
Mentoring 103: Mentors are wise and trusted counselors and teachers, not coaches. Matched correctly, a mentor can change your beliefs, behaviors, and habits. Indeed, she can change your life!
Framing is the way that information we use in making a decision is presented, worded, formulated, described, called, categorized, or pictured. Perhaps nowhere has the art and science of framing become more evident (and more obnoxious) than in politics.
Mentoring 102: Mentors provide wisdom and expertise that can help advance careers, enhance education, and guide personal lives. Many of the world’s most successful people have benefited from having a mentor.
The 21st century is a maelstrom of change. As a result, the future is becoming less stable and more unpredictable. Gen NeXters must prepare themselves for increased turbulence if they want to succeed.
Mentoring 101: In transitioning to adulthood, young persons often find themselves re-examining their earlier beliefs and assumptions. Accepting responsibility is never a comfortable feeling. Having a mentor can help!
Whether you are 50 feet, 50 miles, or 5 time zones away, technology is making it easier to work from virtually anywhere. There is a cheery optimism among young digerati that teleworking is their birth right. It is not.
Most of us believe that one’s intelligence quotient, or “IQ” for short, is the best measure of human potential. But the idea that intelligence, captured as one number, can predict your future success can be very misleading.
Experience is an active participation in events or activities, leading to the accumulation of useful knowledge and skills. But young persons have a problem—with limited life experience, seeing the larger picture can be a challenge.
For better or for worse, your spouse or significant other will likely affect almost every aspect of your life. Failing to think seriously when making this important life-choice can put your future happiness at risk.
