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Expectation and Belief: A Winning Combination
21 Jun 2022

Expectation and Belief: A Winning Combination

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

One of the most effective ways to help others build confidence is through expectation and belief. There is no more powerful demonstration of the accuracy of this statement than that given in the 60-Minutes piece entitled The Monroe Doctrine (opens … Continued

belief, beliefs, confidence, expectation, expectations
Dealing With Frustration
21 Dec 2021

Dealing With Frustration

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

Frustration is an inevitable aspect of the human condition; the question is “Are you dealing with it effectively? There are three ways in which we typically deal with frustration. We: Nurture it. Set it aside. Avoid it. Let’s explore each … Continued

confidence, dealing with frustration, expectations, frustration
Memory and Confidence
26 Oct 2021

Memory and Confidence

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

Lewis Hyde’s book, A Primer for Forgetting (opens in a new link), provided insights about how memory differs for those with high degrees of confidence versus those who are less confident. Low levels of confidence The less confident among us … Continued

confidence, expectations, memory
Expectations and Mental Health
14 Sep 2021

Expectations and Mental Health

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

I just caught the tail end of an interview on Scott Simon’s Weekend Edition (opens in a new link) on NPR (National Public Radio) as he asked his guest to help us understand the impact that public expectations have on … Continued

expectations, mental health, over committed, overwhelmed
Magic Words
8 Sep 2020

Magic Words

by dfurtwengler | posted in: Confidence, counterintuitive thinking | 6

In two recent experiences where long-time vendors disappointed me, I found the magic words needed to get the result I want while retaining a long-term relationship. The words are “You’re better than that.” Background As I stated earlier, I’ve had … Continued

confidence, conflict resolution, disappointment, expectations, magic
Confidence, Expectations and Results
14 Jan 2020

Confidence, Expectations and Results

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

My curiosity about the impact expectations have on results was triggered by Mary Kutheis’ Minute Shift message on realistic expectations for Thanksgiving dinner. Mary is a dear friend who does exceptional work in her role as executive coach and confidant. … Continued

confidence, confident, expectations, results
Outcomes and Expectations: A matter of perspective?
27 Feb 2018

Outcomes and Expectations: A matter of perspective?

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

I teach people to let go of the outcome, that they can be happy regardless of whether their expectations were met or not. How does that jive with the expectations and accountability that we employ in dealing with others? The … Continued

choice, expectations, fairness, outcomes

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