by Rick Baker
On Sep 10, 2020
The Thinking Behind The Tweet
Maybe, curiosity kills cats; definitely, curiosity motivates people.
Perhaps, many animals are curious. Certainly, some are...cats have a reputation for it. Human beings must be the most curious animal on Earth. Curiosity is in our DNA. Curiosity is the root of innovation, invention, and creativity.
I don't think curiosity kills cats...it just makes them very interesting.
by Rick Baker
On Sep 9, 2020
The Thinking Behind The Tweet
Why do people complain about the actions of another person?
Presumably, the answer is - complaining about other people is gratifying, it fills a need. But, what exactly is that need?
And, does complaining about other people satisfy a single need? Or, does the need-satisfaction vary with the person who is the topic of complaint?
Self-monitoring: the next time you're about to complain about another person, stop and think. Ask yourself, "Why do this person's actions make me want to complain?" "What will happen if I delay complaining about this person for 15 minutes? Or, 1 hour? Or, 1 day?" "What gratification will I sacrifice if I delay or refuse to allow myself to complain about this person?"
by Rick Baker
On Sep 8, 2020
The Thinking Behind The Tweet
"Men trust their ears less than their eyes."
Herodotus
Greek Historian, 484BCE-425BCE
Now, 2400 years after Herodotus, psychologists are completing experiments that confirm Herodotus' ancient wisdom...our eyes overrule our ears...truly, we do believe what our eyes see them do more than what our ears hear them say. This applies to their major actions and to their minor body-language signals.