Believing things to be true because one wishes them to be true is a prime malady of the human condition. It is an opposite of objectivity, reflecting a shortfall of intellectual honesty. It has led to ... Read More about Wish Fulfillment
1 Dormancy
Intolerance
Bias
[/caption] Magritte’s painting suggests a central question: can we recognize our own biases? ... Read More about Bias
Arrogance
Humility's opposite, arrogance is an unjustified and inflated (immoderate) sense of self, sometimes expressed as grandiosity. ... Read More about Arrogance
Culture and Civilization
. . . law and order exist for the purpose of establishing justice . . . [Martin Luther King, Jr., “Letter from a Birmingham Jail,” April 16, 1963.] "Why should I be good to others? Why should I care ... Read More about Culture and Civilization
Living in Discipline, Self-Control and Self-Regulation
Discipline is the refining fire by which talent becomes ability. [Christian writer Roy L. Smith] Your disciplines today will govern you tomorrow. [French author Thomas ... Read More about Living in Discipline, Self-Control and Self-Regulation
Being Stable and Constant
I have constructed this model with an emphasis on change and progress but in our everyday affairs, people also need stability. It is indispensable to the development of good habits and practices. ... Read More about Being Stable and Constant
Developing Good Habits and Practices
The brain processes everything we experience and all we do. People who are skilled in any field usually have acquired habits and practices that facilitate their competence. For example, musicians ... Read More about Developing Good Habits and Practices
Concentrating
Unlocking bits of the unseen order - penetrating into the unknown and making it known - or succeeding in many fields of endeavor is best done through concentrated effort. Most of our notable examples ... Read More about Concentrating