Stretch Goals VS Smart Goals: Which is Better for Your Success?

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No matter what area of your life you’re working on, you need to have some type of framework and target when you’re setting goals. But considering there are several different goal categories and methods of working toward achieving what you want, you may wonder what the benefits are of stretch goals vs SMART goals, as … Read more

15 Common Cognitive Biases That Many People Have

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Let’s solve a quick math problem. A bat and a ball cost $1.10. The bat costs $1.00 more than the ball. How much does the ball cost? Ten cents, right?  At least that’s what first came to mind for me when reading this first question in a series of three in the Cognitive Reflection Test. … Read more

9 Bandwagon Fallacy Examples to Prevent Poor Decisions

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Thinking back to your childhood, do you remember your parents ever asking you, “If all of your friends jumped off a bridge, would you do it too?” I know this fictional scenario was often presented to me when I argued to do something “because everyone else was doing it” but it didn’t often work very … Read more

The Hawthorne Effect: How Observation Helps You Maintain a Habit Change

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Have you ever had a job where the “big boss” or perhaps a board member or someone else significant to the company would stop by the office from time to time, causing the staff to quickly straighten up? Or, think back to when you were doing behind-the-wheel testing if you have your driver’s license. Did … Read more

21 Creative Hobbies to Make Something Great

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I recently finished watching Maniac on Netflix and I was left wondering how in the world people come up with this stuff.  Movie plots with twists and turns and television series that clearly have so much research behind them in addition to someone’s incredible imagination–it’s mind blowing.  When it comes to creativity–whether it’s creative writing … Read more