Friday, December 20, 2024

Quotes for December 20, 2024

Greetings from "The West" - That is Western USA. It is December 20, 2024 and we here in the Northern Hemisphere are near the nadir of daylight hours. Hence, the pagan "season of lights" where trees are brought into the home.


The common theme in today's quotes is that we can achieve better results by working with our natural ways of thinking and feeling, rather than resisting them. This applies to using systems to solve problems (such as structured approaches to behavior or problem-solving), rethinking emotions like anxiety, or recognizing how our mindset influences decisions. The key is to accept and utilize our natural tendencies to create positive changes or manage challenges more effectively.

Quotes

"The Fundamental Attribution Error is the reason why we love TV shows like The Dog Whisperer or Supernanny, in which seemingly irredeemable dogs and kids are tamed by outsiders who come in with a new system of discipline."
–Chip Heath and Dan Heath, Switch

"It may sound counterintuitive, but telling yourself to be less anxious is “a signal to your brain to focus on anxiety more,” Dr. Galanti said. Having some anxiety is part of being human — so it is fruitless to try to banish the feeling entirely. “It’s more like, ‘If I feel anxious, then what?’” she added. So rather than focusing on your anxiety, think instead about the personal traits that you value."
–Christina Caron, New Year’s Resolutions for the Anxious

"These results are shocking. The mere act of calculation reduced people’s charity. Once we put on our analytical hat, we react to emotional appeals differently. We hinder our ability to feel."
–Chip Heath, Dan Heath, Made to Stick

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