Dad jokes are in the best interest of kids AND humanity. Because just like how you learn you don’t have to cry every time you get a little boo-boo on our knee, you also need to learn you don’t have to cry every time you get a little boo-boo on your pride. Not in some … Continue reading Dad Jokes For Humanity!
Tag: evolutionary psychology
If They Don’t Want To, They Won’t
Fax machines were about as cool when they came out as they are today. Circa 1986 you might have heard, “So let me get this straight, I need to have one and so does the other person, who I’m quite sure doesn’t, and only then it’s useful? You have heard of mail, right?” No price-cutting, … Continue reading If They Don’t Want To, They Won’t
The Feeling Of Uncertainty Sucks
Do you have any idea what it feels like to be right? Of course you do. It’s pretty awesome isn’t it? Now, what about to feel… not right? What about confused, like when you can’t quite follow what’s going on? That sucks. Turns out this feeling of knowing is a big deal. It impacts when … Continue reading The Feeling Of Uncertainty Sucks
Stop Putting People On Treadmills With Your Marketing: Make It Easy, Make It About Them
People are, by design, not going to listen to us about our businesses, products, ideas, etc. People will, however, listen intently to whatever is going through their own heads - because that’s how survival works. We all scan our environment for things that will help us survive or thrive and tune everything else down or … Continue reading Stop Putting People On Treadmills With Your Marketing: Make It Easy, Make It About Them
They Don’t Want More Choice, They Want More Confidence In Their Choices
“We showed the client 3 different options, all of the variables, and said we have the supporting evidence which we can share whenever they are interested. And then nothing happened. They’re still thinking it over I guess.” Sound familiar? We’ve all been there. The goal is to be there less. This quote hits pretty hard … Continue reading They Don’t Want More Choice, They Want More Confidence In Their Choices
Podcast Of The Week: “Deterministic Thinkers In A Probabilistic World,” Or “When JP Met Rory”
Sometimes you just want to hear two of your favorite people hang out with each other.* James O’Shaughnessy had a nearly two-hour talk with Rory Sutherland on the Infinite Loops Podcast this week. O’Shaughnessy is an OG quant investor/behavioral psychology fanatic/philosopher/et al, and Sutherland is one of the greatest (and most entertaining) marketing minds of … Continue reading Podcast Of The Week: “Deterministic Thinkers In A Probabilistic World,” Or “When JP Met Rory”
The Greatest Enemies Are Fear And Panic
In the wake of a world gone coronavirus crazy, Broyhill Asset Management shared this excerpt from the US Army Survival Manual. It applies to all of us, in all walks of life, dealing with all types of uncertain situations: The greatest enemies in a combat survival and evasion situation are fear and panic. If uncontrolled, … Continue reading The Greatest Enemies Are Fear And Panic
You Don’t Have To Believe Everything You Think: Getting Comfortable With Uncertainty
Howard Marks said in “On The Couch,” That’s one of the crazy things: in the real world, things generally fluctuate between “pretty good” and “not so hot.” But in the world of investing, perception often swings from “flawless” to “hopeless.” We can swap “investing” out for anything where we put expectations on the future, from … Continue reading You Don’t Have To Believe Everything You Think: Getting Comfortable With Uncertainty
Podcast Of The Week: Con Artists For Charity
What can con artists teach charities about raising funds? What can con artists teach any of us about asking for assistance, a sale, to join a group, etc.? Quite a bit. Check out “How To Convince People To Give You Money” on the How To with Charles Duhigg podcast. A quick note on why this … Continue reading Podcast Of The Week: Con Artists For Charity
Podcast Of The Week: Unleashing Human Potential With Talentism CEO Jeff Hunter
If you lead, coach, or manager, Jeff Hunter is someone you need to pay attention too. There will be posts from this episode this week, I am certain. Hunter goes beyond "why" and well into "what" and "how" to do it. If you believe in a better at work experience for your people, this is … Continue reading Podcast Of The Week: Unleashing Human Potential With Talentism CEO Jeff Hunter