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No Solutions?
24 May 2022

No Solutions?

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

In a YouTube video (opens in a new link), noted economist Thomas Sowell stated that there are no solutions …only tradeoffs. Is that a defeatist attitude? Or is it a more realistic view of the challenges we face? In some … Continued

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Random Thoughts and Readiness
17 May 2022

Random Thoughts and Readiness

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

I’m certain that you’ve had this experience: out of the blue an idea hits you and you wonder “Where did that come from?” It’s the universe, or God, telling you that you are ready for the idea. Random thought Recently, … Continued

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Confident = Adaptable
10 May 2022

Confident = Adaptable

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

Isn’t it interesting that the most confident among us are also the most readily adaptable?  Background You’ve had this experience. You’re involved in a group activity in which several approaches have been suggested. Recall who was most insistent that their … Continued

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What Does It Mean To Care?
26 Apr 2022

What Does It Mean To Care?

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

We often hear people described as caring, but what does it mean to care? Like virtually everything in life, caring is spectral. The spectrum runs from “not at all” to “too much.” Let’s refresh our memories about these two “ends … Continued

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Confident and Aware
19 Apr 2022

Confident and Aware

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

Are all confident people aware of their confidence? Are all self-aware people confident? The short answer to both is no. Let’s explore both questions in greater detail to discover why being confident and aware is a rarer combination than we … Continued

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Overlooking Learning Opportunities
24 Aug 2021

Overlooking Learning Opportunities

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

Many of us overlook learning opportunities because we view learning as a formal process. We have this view because much of our education has been formal, consequently we’ve become accustomed to signing up for classes, seminars, podcasts, and reading books … Continued

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Why Is Confidence “Quiet?”
13 Jul 2021

Why Is Confidence “Quiet?”

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

A word frequently associated with confidence is quiet. In fact, I can think of no other word so strongly attached to confidence as the word, quiet. Why is this so? It’s because confident people go about their business quietly, confident … Continued

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Mentoring: A Confidence Builder
29 Jun 2021

Mentoring: A Confidence Builder

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

If you want to build your confidence, consider mentoring others. There’s an old adage that the teacher learns more than the student. In my nearly 15 years as an instructor with the St. Louis Community College and later with University … Continued

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How To Tell When You’re Being Arrogant
15 Jun 2021

How To Tell When You’re Being Arrogant

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

“Funny how arrogant people always think they’re smart.” A quote from James Patterson’s book (opens in a new link), The Midwife Murders (opens in a new link). I’m chuckling as I write this because it’s rare that I quote an … Continued

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Happiness: A Matter Of Focus?
8 Jun 2021

Happiness: A Matter Of Focus?

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

Your happiness, or lack thereof, depends upon where you focus your attention. Natural tendency We humans have a natural tendency to focus on what we desire. That’s healthy; the pursuit of dreams brings joy and excitement into our lives. That … Continued

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