The use of logic is a crucial part of any argument. Logic can help us to reach the correct conclusion, and it can also be used as a weapon against our opponents in arguments. We must understand logical fallacies so we know how to avoid them when formulating our arguments....
How to not suck at setting goals I’m going to be honest with you. I used to suck at setting goals. And I’m not alone - most people do. I don’t really believe in New Year’s resolutions. Make your resolution today - whatever day it is....
What does it mean to think in reverse? It means starting from what you want instead of where you are. This is a metaphor that can be used when thinking about goals and plans for your life, but also your mental health! What is The Backward Law? The Backward Law...
Discipline draws a line in the sand between what you need to do, and how you feel about doing it. Discipline does what must be done, and the successful completion of a task usually brings about the same rush of endorphins that chronic procrastinators believe is necessary to even begin...
Flying in the face of everything I’ve said in my last few emails, I want you to remember an important lesson: you can’t have everything. You can, however, prioritise what’s most important at any given time. The best way to avoid meltdown from taking on too much...
In a famous experiment, Professor Robert Rosenthal asked teachers to rate certain students as being "very bright" or "intellectually capable." The teachers were told that their ratings would be compared with the students' actual IQ scores. In reality, the children's IQs had been...
