MIND READERS DICTIONARY » Decision making http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com For reading between the lines with greater comprehension Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:43:25 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 Crypto-prescription: How to pretend you’re not giving advice when you are. http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/what-should-i-do/crypto-prescription/ http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/what-should-i-do/crypto-prescription/#comments Thu, 19 Feb 2009 02:53:52 +0000 Jeremy Sherman http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/?p=1682 http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/what-should-i-do/crypto-prescription/feed/ 0 Seven habits of sometimes effective critics: Unreliable sure-fire recipes for speaking your mind http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/can-i-change-him/communication/seven-habits/ http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/can-i-change-him/communication/seven-habits/#comments Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:08:27 +0000 Jeremy Sherman http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/?p=1204 http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/can-i-change-him/communication/seven-habits/feed/ 0 The Tact Game: Is there always a winning way to give critical feedback? http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/can-i-change-him/communication/the-tact-game/ http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/can-i-change-him/communication/the-tact-game/#comments Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:58:24 +0000 Jeremy Sherman http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/?p=1193 http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/can-i-change-him/communication/the-tact-game/feed/ 0 Exit interview: The pros and cons of giving feedback as a relationship ends http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/can-i-change-him/communication/exit-interview/ http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/can-i-change-him/communication/exit-interview/#comments Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:58:03 +0000 Jeremy Sherman http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/?p=1195 http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/can-i-change-him/communication/exit-interview/feed/ 0 Generalizing: Learn the lessons of history, but which ones? http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/can-i-do-better/is-there-something-to-learn-here/generalizing/ http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/can-i-do-better/is-there-something-to-learn-here/generalizing/#comments Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:13:23 +0000 Jeremy Sherman http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/?p=1136 http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/can-i-do-better/is-there-something-to-learn-here/generalizing/feed/ 0 Nounism: Taking THINGS too seriously http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/can-i-change-him/communication/nounism/ http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/can-i-change-him/communication/nounism/#comments Wed, 22 Oct 2008 23:55:36 +0000 Jeremy Sherman http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/?p=1106 http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/can-i-change-him/communication/nounism/feed/ 0 Reality and “Reality”: Our high-stakes referendum on two definitions http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/can-i-change-him/communication/reality/ http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/can-i-change-him/communication/reality/#comments Wed, 22 Oct 2008 22:59:57 +0000 Jeremy Sherman http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/?p=1107 http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/can-i-change-him/communication/reality/feed/ 0 Teflon Tyranny: The hidden cost of self-defense http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/should-i-say-it/teflon-tyranny/ http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/should-i-say-it/teflon-tyranny/#comments Fri, 19 Sep 2008 01:27:49 +0000 Jeremy Sherman http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/?p=1072 http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/should-i-say-it/teflon-tyranny/feed/ 0 Lying: In politics as in everyday life, it’s not whether but when http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/should-i-say-it/lying/ http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/should-i-say-it/lying/#comments Fri, 19 Sep 2008 01:13:59 +0000 Jeremy Sherman http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/?p=1065 http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/should-i-say-it/lying/feed/ 0 Plato: Why Democrats and Republicans drive each other crazy http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/can-i-do-better/is-there-something-to-learn-here/plato/ http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/can-i-do-better/is-there-something-to-learn-here/plato/#comments Fri, 19 Sep 2008 01:04:26 +0000 Jeremy Sherman http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/?p=1060 http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/can-i-do-better/is-there-something-to-learn-here/plato/feed/ 1 Teamwork: We’re in charge, whatever that means http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/can-i-change-him/communication/teamwork/ http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/can-i-change-him/communication/teamwork/#comments Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:34:30 +0000 Jeremy Sherman http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/?p=1050 http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/can-i-change-him/communication/teamwork/feed/ 0 Chickenhawk: How did fear come to signify bravery? http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/should-i-doubt-myself/should-i-fight-on/chickenhawk/ http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/should-i-doubt-myself/should-i-fight-on/chickenhawk/#comments Wed, 10 Sep 2008 01:14:15 +0000 Jeremy Sherman http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/?p=1036 http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/should-i-doubt-myself/should-i-fight-on/chickenhawk/feed/ 0 Preacher practices: Four iffy ways to square lofty standards with lowly behaviors. http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/should-i-doubt-myself/should-i-hold-onto-my-dream-or-face-reality/preacher-practices/ http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/should-i-doubt-myself/should-i-hold-onto-my-dream-or-face-reality/preacher-practices/#comments Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:50:54 +0000 Jeremy Sherman http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/?p=1018 http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/should-i-doubt-myself/should-i-hold-onto-my-dream-or-face-reality/preacher-practices/feed/ 0 Right and Wrong: Where do you draw the starting line? http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/can-i-do-better/is-there-something-to-learn-here/right-and-wrong/ http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/can-i-do-better/is-there-something-to-learn-here/right-and-wrong/#comments Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:21:43 +0000 Jeremy Sherman http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/?p=997 http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/can-i-do-better/is-there-something-to-learn-here/right-and-wrong/feed/ 0 Virtue Verbiage: Thou shalt always throw http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/can-i-change-him/communication/virtue-verbiage/ http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/can-i-change-him/communication/virtue-verbiage/#comments Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:10:04 +0000 Jeremy Sherman http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/?p=994 http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/can-i-change-him/communication/virtue-verbiage/feed/ 2 NPC’s: Non-player characters, God and lifeline theology http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/is-this-a-sign/is-this-worth-wondering-about/npcs/ http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/is-this-a-sign/is-this-worth-wondering-about/npcs/#comments Wed, 16 Jul 2008 02:50:32 +0000 Jeremy Sherman http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/?p=979 http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/is-this-a-sign/is-this-worth-wondering-about/npcs/feed/ 2 Philosophizing: Hard because it’s easy http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/can-i-do-better/is-there-something-to-learn-here/philosophizing/ http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/can-i-do-better/is-there-something-to-learn-here/philosophizing/#comments Wed, 16 Jul 2008 02:31:19 +0000 Jeremy Sherman http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/?p=978 http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/can-i-do-better/is-there-something-to-learn-here/philosophizing/feed/ 2 Fallibilism: Every belief is a bet but some bets are better than others http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/can-i-change-him/communication/fallibilism/ http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/can-i-change-him/communication/fallibilism/#comments Wed, 16 Jul 2008 02:12:09 +0000 Jeremy Sherman http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/?p=977 http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/can-i-change-him/communication/fallibilism/feed/ 1 Means and Ends: Opening a can (and can’t) of worms. http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/what-should-i-do/means-and-ends/ http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/what-should-i-do/means-and-ends/#comments Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:06:01 +0000 Jeremy Sherman http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/?p=974 http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/what-should-i-do/means-and-ends/feed/ 1 Meta-cons: Righteous indignation as a con about conning http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/should-i-doubt-myself/should-i-fight-on/meta-cons/ http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/should-i-doubt-myself/should-i-fight-on/meta-cons/#comments Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:39:22 +0000 Jeremy Sherman http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/?p=971 http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/should-i-doubt-myself/should-i-fight-on/meta-cons/feed/ 0 Seven Wonderings of the Modern World: The human tough judgment calls http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/can-i-change-him/communication/seven-wonderings-of-the-modern-world/ http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/can-i-change-him/communication/seven-wonderings-of-the-modern-world/#comments Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:07:47 +0000 Jeremy Sherman http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/?p=970 http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/can-i-change-him/communication/seven-wonderings-of-the-modern-world/feed/ 1 Seven Wonderings of the Ancient World: Life’s universal tough judgment calls http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/should-i-commit/seven-wonderings-of-the-ancient-world/ http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/should-i-commit/seven-wonderings-of-the-ancient-world/#comments Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:37:24 +0000 Jeremy Sherman http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/?p=969 http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/should-i-commit/seven-wonderings-of-the-ancient-world/feed/ 0 Granularity: Think as big as possible but no bigger http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/can-i-change-him/communication/granularity-think-as-big-as-possible-but-no-bigger/ http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/can-i-change-him/communication/granularity-think-as-big-as-possible-but-no-bigger/#comments Wed, 28 May 2008 21:23:47 +0000 Jeremy Sherman http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/?p=968 http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/can-i-change-him/communication/granularity-think-as-big-as-possible-but-no-bigger/feed/ 0 ACIDs (Ambiguous Cues; Incompatible Dos): What eats at us when something does http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/should-i-commit/acids/ http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/should-i-commit/acids/#comments Wed, 21 May 2008 22:41:03 +0000 Jeremy Sherman http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/?p=967 http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/should-i-commit/acids/feed/ 1 Generic Tough Judgment Calls: Why don’t we have names for them? http://www.mindreadersdictionary.com/can-i-change-him/communication/generic-tough-judgment-calls/ 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