Propaganda is information of a biased or misleading nature, or misinformation, used to promote a cause or point of view. It is usually disseminated by someone seeking to promote a self-interest ... Read More about Propaganda
Week 18: Honesty
Being Scrupulous, Yet Flexible
Ideals frequently are in conflict with practical realities. Try as we might to hold fast to our principles, there are times for compromise and flexibility. There is no easy walk to freedom anywhere ... Read More about Being Scrupulous, Yet Flexible
Pushing Through Your Resistance
When you feel yourself running from a challenge, turn around and run into it. Make it a point to do something every day that you don’t want to do. This is the golden rule for acquiring the habit of ... Read More about Pushing Through Your Resistance
Being Forthright and Straightforward
Speaking directly and without reservation, without being overly aggressive or intimidating, is an important social skill. I am not intimidating, I am forthright! [attributed to Deborah Meaden] ... Read More about Being Forthright and Straightforward
Being Principled
Principles are rules of conduct. They are essential guides to ethical behavior but rarely can be taken as absolutes. In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like ... Read More about Being Principled
Being Intellectually Honest
Sometimes people say the goofiest things with apparent conviction. This is a sign that the person is not being intellectually honest. In all debates, let truth be thy aim, not victory, or an unjust ... Read More about Being Intellectually Honest
Being Sincere
Sincerity is the emotional component of honesty - the desire to be honest. Sincerity makes the very least person to be of more value than the most talented hypocrite. [attributed to Charles ... Read More about Being Sincere
Being Honest
Honesty is a rudimentary part of order. Time has come for some heavy lifting. We have identified our goals and addressed the fundamentals. Now we turn our attention to challenges that many people ... Read More about Being Honest