Critical Thinking

Socrates was the father of critical thinking, a superpower anyone can have! Cut through the noise, make smarter decisions, and avoid getting tricked by misinformation or hype. Critical thinking clears the fog to see the correct answers and make better choices. Keep it simple with these 3 steps to learn critical thinking.

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How to manage fake news

While much of the fake news is annoyingly stupid, some of it is effective. Not because it is sleek and clean, but because it is so subtle, or inserted into truthful context, that you don't spot it. You take it as truthful because, overall, it looks trustworthy with no reason to be suspicious. So, you are not going to question it and check it. And there is so much of it, that if you were to check every post that seems suspicious, you will be spending more time checking than browsing.

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Happy relationships

Maybe not what you expect to read about happy relationships. No sugar and honey, no compromises that only work until the next conflict. Instead, let’s talk about three uncompromising fundamentals: mutual respect, morality, and jealousy. First and foremost, you must communicate clearly and without reserve.

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Take risks

Taking risks takes you out of your comfort zone. Your comfort zone is like a bubble where you feel safe from the outside world, but keeps you from learning new things. When you take risks, you are taking steps out of your bubble, and every step builds your self-confidence to take another step.

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Communication

Communication is a two-way street, sending and receiving messages. Good communication is not only about the words, but mostly about what is being said, and what is being left out! And the acknowledgment to confirm that the message is understood, or that a clarification is needed.

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False knowledge

False knowledge is not fake news; it is much worse. It is embedded in our beliefs as we learned it from a trusted source that we would not, or could not, challenge to prove that knowledge.

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Shy no more

Shyness is a perception, not a physical handicap; you can leave it behind you and move on with your life. Instead of the usual advice, because you probably already tried the "start small" and never got past that point, let’s change the way you think about your shyness.

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Body confidence

Body confidence is when you can look at yourself in the mirror and say: "I am good!". Better yet, when you no longer need to look in the mirror to reaffirm yourself. Body confidence is loving and accepting yourself. Recognizing your flaws and imperfections without feeling shy or uneasy about them.

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Healthy intimacy

There are six dimensions of intimacy. You most likely already have one or more dimensions of intimacy with whom you seek more intimacy, as that intimacy is what draws you together. There is no order of importance; every relationship has its own unique needs and dimensions. But all require three keys to succeed: communication, connection, and engagement.

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Online dating lottery

Dating sites are like playing the lottery. Everybody wants to win the grand prize, but when you say "only serious relationships" or "only real love", you are saying "I only want the grand prize". And, looking at your profile, they are thinking, "I am the grand prize" because that is what you said you want. Of course, they cannot all be the grand prize, and even if there is one, there is no way to know which one it may be.

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How to tame your AI

AI is like a friend trying to become your protector ... and master. Your AI makes you feel good, boosts your self-esteem, and gradually becomes a trusted friend to listen to ... the only friend to listen to, the master. You think that's overkill? Think again about the tone and words used in a reply to questions leading to emotional or open-ended answers.

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Influencer or preacher?

A preacher and an influencer are having a drink. The preacher says, "I preach the book of truth." The influencer thinks for a moment, "The truth of an ancient influencer, you should upgrade!". Yes, beliefs can change over time, unless they are facts. Fire burns, that's an easy one to check yourself. Walk on water? ... not so much! That a belief is a thousand years old does not make it any more true than today's influencers' words.

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