Unthinking

The surprising forces behind what we buy.

by Harry Beckwith

Seven Tips For Making Better Decisions

By Harry Beckwith, J.D. on March 31, 2011 in Unthinking

How can you help your group--even a twosome--make better decisions? And actually enjoy the process? It's all in your heads. Here are seven proven tips, the lessons of over 30 years of strategic planning. Read More

Mistrust certainty .. Yeah, but !

Submitted by Mnememeaphors on April 1, 2011 - 6:10am.

Well Harry, The Stray Dogs back ... I guess you will need to feed him, yet again!

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7. Mistrust certainty--including your own. (Certainty is usually ego moving in for the kill.)

Might there be a fine line between ruining the flow and or killing the buzz? Yes, it's good to be careful and aware, but as the saying fools running to avoid one thing often run in to it...

For example, lets say you are pitching and on the mound . If your oblivious that is a bad thing, but if you think to much that is a bad things. Flow is huge , and even can propel you beyond what you might have never anticipated.

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A tricky balance

Submitted by Harry Beckwith, J.D. on April 2, 2011 - 4:12pm.

A little anxiety is a good thing. Professional speakers know that if you feel totally calm before and during your presentation, it will feel flat to many--and probably most--of the people listening.

The thought I have is that this is important, but I can do it. Fear and indifference have the same effect: They ruin the outcome.