Psychology

A Hard Start

You are most vulnerable when you don’t have anything (yet). Others’ opinions of you can eradicate...

Encourage Criticism

People who cajole and like to be cajoled are both insecure: The recipients are insecure to...

False Generosity

A quid pro quo is often involved when someone is being generous. Paying for client’s lunch...

The Perils of ‘Yes’

Most people conform to avoid confrontation. Obedience is considered a desirable trait that maintains a sense...

The Meaning of Success

Society perceives the level of individuals’ success by the amount of money ones make. This may...

Indefatigable Competitions

The world we live in is full of competitions. You compete with your siblings, your classmates,...

Coerced Commitment

In many corporate cultures, managers openly expect employees to go the extra mile. It is widely...

You and I Don’t Know Much

We have a proclivity to overestimate our abilities although there is so much truth that we...

Paradigm Shift to Serve First

We want to be served all the time: “Buy my product” “Be my customer” “Elect me...

Dismissed Confrontation

People dislike confrontation. When faced with a minor dispute, we tend to ignore it or at...