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Character And Confidence: Inextricably Linked?
22 Nov 2022

Character And Confidence: Inextricably Linked?

by dfurtwengler | posted in: Confidence, counterintuitive thinking | 0

In order to determine whether there is a link between character and confidence we need  definitions of character and confidence.  Confidence Confidence is a skill that can be learned and taught. There are three levels of confidence: Being consistently confident … Continued

character, character development, confidence, confidence and character
Why Moderates Are Quiet
18 Nov 2022

Why Moderates Are Quiet

by dfurtwengler | posted in: Confidence, counterintuitive thinking | 2

Recent elections have indicated that the majority of voters are moderates which is why I got these questions:  Why are moderates so quiet? Why do we hear so much from those on the extreme edges and so little from moderates? … Continued

control, illusion of control, moderates, passion
Desire For More: Essential?
15 Nov 2022

Desire For More: Essential?

by dfurtwengler | posted in: Confidence, counterintuitive thinking | 0

Often the “desire for more” is associated with dissatisfaction or greed. Should it be? The simple answer is no. Let’s find out why. Desire for more While it is possible that the desire for more can stem from both dissatisfaction … Continued

complacency, desire, desire for more, dissatisfaction, greed
Elements Of Confidence?
8 Nov 2022

Elements Of Confidence?

by dfurtwengler | posted in: Confidence, counterintuitive thinking | 0

In his book, Confident Pluralism (opens in a new link), John Inazu (opens in a new link) identifies three elements of confidence although he uses the term “aspirations” in lieu of elements. These elements are: tolerance, humility and patience. I … Continued

building confidence, confidence, elements of confidence, humility, patience, tolerance
Deceived Or Delusional?
1 Nov 2022

Deceived Or Delusional?

by dfurtwengler | posted in: Confidence, counterintuitive thinking | 0

In this era of disinformation are we being deceived or are we delusional? I’m often asked: “How can so many buy into disinformation when the evidence to the contrary is so overwhelming?” Whenever I get this question I’m reminded of … Continued

confidence, deceived, deception, delusion, delusional
Life’s Disappointments
1 Nov 2022

Life’s Disappointments

by dfurtwengler | posted in: Confidence, counterintuitive thinking | 0

It’s rare to find an individual who hasn’t at one time or another been disappointed with their life. I know I have…until I realized that my life was the result of the choices I made and reexamined those choices. Wishing … Continued

life, life challenges, life's disappointment
Complexity: A Matter Of Choice?
25 Oct 2022

Complexity: A Matter Of Choice?

by dfurtwengler | posted in: Confidence, counterintuitive thinking | 0

Is the complexity in our lives a matter of choice? The short answer is yes. The complexity in our lives is directly related to the choices we make. Here are some examples to illustrate this point. Rate of change I … Continued

complexity, simplicity, simplifying life
When Personal Success Isn’t Enough
18 Oct 2022

When Personal Success Isn’t Enough

by dfurtwengler | posted in: Confidence, counterintuitive thinking | 2

There comes a point in each successful person’s life when personal success isn’t enough, they need to help others achieve the success they desire. Never has this been more obvious than in the program, The Voice (opens in a new … Continued

confidence, joy as a measure of success, personal success, success
Exceptional Is Different
11 Oct 2022

Exceptional Is Different

by dfurtwengler | posted in: Confidence, counterintuitive thinking | 0

Who among us hasn’t experienced this dichotomy: we want to be viewed as exceptional at what we do, yet feared being viewed as different? During the past few years I’ve become increasingly intrigued by two shows: The Voice (opens in … Continued

America's Got Talent, being different, bullying, confidence, exceptional, The Voice
Desire ➠ Obsession: Crossing The Line
4 Oct 2022

Desire ➠ Obsession: Crossing The Line

by dfurtwengler | posted in: Confidence, counterintuitive thinking | 4

When we cross the line from desire to obsession life becomes dangerous. The question is “How do we know when we’re about to cross the line?” Before we attempt to answer that question, allow me to share some background on … Continued

desire, divisiveness, obesseion, Tim Miller, why we did it

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