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How to criticize something you disagree with

Here are social psychologist Anatol Rapoport’s rules for criticizing something:

You should attempt to re-express your target’s position so clearly, vividly, and fairly that your target says, “Thanks, I wish I’d thought of putting it that way.”

You should list any points of agreement (especially if they are... See more

With kids it's impossible not to worry, but I always try to keep things in a sort of universal perspective. The world and its ills were here long before we were born and will be here long after we're gone. Protecting your own inner state is of paramount importance, so you do your humble part, but shake off the rest. Many are out there wanting to... See more

Be less curious about people and more curious about ideas.”

— Marie Curie

The shift in the role of the press to storytelling has led to the presentation of narratives in news instead of factual reporting, impacting human behavior by shaping perceptions and actions through character emulation.

It's remarkable how often the real problem is not what happened, but how it was communicated."

Ask yourself: Does the attention you give to something truly reflect its true importance?”

“It isn’t what you have, or who you are, or where you are, or what you are doing that makes you happy or unhappy. It is what you think about.”

— Dale Carnegie

Haruki Murakami on how our challenges shape us:

“And once the storm is over, you won’t remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive. You won’t even be sure whether the storm is really over. But one thing is certain. When you come out of the storm, you won’t be the same person who walked in. That’s what this storm’s all about.”