mental models
Location has energy. Time has memory.
We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.
Peace can come from not being “a victim of life”.
The 10 / 10 / 10 Rule. How will you feel about the choice you make in ten minutes from now, ten days from now, and ten months from now? Sometimes the outcome of decisions play out over long period
... See moreVictim of Success: The strategy you use to mitigate an on-going problem is so effective that the lack of the problem creates the perception that the strategy is no longer necessary.
An excellent example of this is vaccines. They’ve been so effective that some diseases they fight against have largely disappeared. This is causing people to question
... See moreFalse Compass Model
What’s worse than no compass? A false, inaccurate compass and the misplace confidence that comes with it.
The Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT) provides a highly-effective, strategic, sequential way of healing from trauma.
We have already seen that one consequence of the rule is an obligation to repay favors. Another consequence, however, is an obligation to make a concession to someone who has made a concession to us. As my research group thought about it, we realized that was exactly the position the Boy Scout had put me in. His request that I purchase some $1
... See moreRobert B. Cialdini • Influence, New and Expanded: The Psychology of Persuasion
Reciprocation. Concession. What would this look like for fundraising at KMI?
Murphy’s Law: The more you fear something happening, the more likely it is to occur.
Stop avoiding it - prepare for it.
Kidlin’s Law: If you write a problem down clearly and specifically, you have just solved 50% of it.
Gilbert’s Law: When you take on a task, finding the best ways to achieve the desired result is always your responsibility.