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Downside of Literal Interpretation
21 Dec 2017

Downside of Literal Interpretation

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

Often our confidence is shaken simply because we’re too literal in our interpretation of what’s being said. Reports on the new tax legislation is a prime example. Media misdirection The media have been beating us over the head with the … Continued

confidence, liberal interpretation, literal intrepretation, perception
Emotion and Judgment
19 Dec 2017

Emotion and Judgment

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

A friend expressed amazement not only at my ability to get to the heart of the issue quickly, but to do the analysis devoid of emotion and judgment. As always, my friends’ observations trigger the question “How did I learn … Continued

anger, emotion, emotional distress, emotions, frustration, judging, judgment
Confidence, Leverage & Power
12 Dec 2017

Confidence, Leverage & Power

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

A recent experience with a business owner highlights one of the confounding aspects of our human nature…our inability to see our own leverage and power. Background The business owner had entered into a contract which contained elements that he later … Continued

confidence, leverage, power, victim
Growth: Massive or Controlled?
5 Dec 2017

Growth: Massive or Controlled?

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

A student in a high school entrepreneurship program stated that he wanted “massive growth in sales” for his company. His desire for growth is something we’ve all experienced, but is it the right desire? Growth To answer that question let’s … Continued

business growth, controlled growth, growth, massive growth, revenue growth
Lasting Bonds
28 Nov 2017

Lasting Bonds

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

I learned a lesson on creating lasting bonds quickly that I have to share with you. Background A high school teacher with whom I’ve had the pleasure of working said “You bond quickly with the kids.” I shared this observation … Continued

bonding, bonds, friendship, respect, trust
Confidence: Antidote To Peer Pressure?
21 Nov 2017

Confidence: Antidote To Peer Pressure?

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

As parents, educators and coaches, one of the greatest fears you have for your kids is the peer pressure they’ll experience, especially the type of pressure that could ruin their lives. It’s not a question of if, but “when” they’re … Continued

avoiding peer pressure, confidence, peer pressure, resist peer pressure
Patience and Confidence
14 Nov 2017

Patience and Confidence

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

One of the greatest challenges confident people face is patience. Regardless of how confident we are, things don’t seem to move as quickly as we’d like. That raises the question “How do we remain confident when things are moving glacially … Continued

Letting go: an act of confidence?
7 Nov 2017

Letting go: an act of confidence?

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

The most profound demonstration of confidence is the act of letting go. The most confident people among us have one thing in common, they’ve learned to let go of the outcome. In other words, they’re happy and successful regardless of … Continued

confidence, failure, letting go, success, success and failure
Halloween, Darci and Confidence
31 Oct 2017

Halloween, Darci and Confidence

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

Today is Halloween! Memories of kids in costumes brought back a memory of one of my favorite success stories…Darci Lynne Farmer. For those of you who don’t watch America’s Got Talent, Darci is this year’s winner. She’s a ventriloquist who … Continued

confidence, Darci Lynne Farmer, halloween, roleplaying
Confident…but wrong
24 Oct 2017

Confident…but wrong

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

The caller asked “Have you ever run into someone who is confident, but wrong?” Initially the question took me by surprise, then I realized…it happens to me all the time. Confident ≠ right Being confident doesn’t mean that you’re right. … Continued

confidence, confident, continuous learning, stupid, wrong

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