Think Again

interrogate information instead of simply consuming it,” (2) “reject rank and popularity as a proxy for reliability,” and (3) “understand that the sender of information is often not its source.”
These principles a

The process of motivational interviewing involves three key techniques:
Asking open-ended questions
Engaging in reflective listening
Affirming the person’s desire and ability to change

highly creative architects were more likely than their technically competent but less original peers to come from homes with plenty of friction. They often grew up in households that were “tense but secure,”

The antidote to getting stuck on Mount Stupid is taking a regular dose of it. “Arrogance is ignorance plus conviction,

The problem starts early: parents disagree behind closed doors, fearing that conflict will make children anxious or somehow damage their character. Yet research shows that how often parents argue has no bearing on their children’s academic, social, or emotional development. What matters is how respectfully

Research shows that when people are resistant to change, it helps to reinforce what will stay the same.

We learn more from people who challenge our thought process than those who affirm our conclusions.

Psychologists have long found that the person most likely to persuade you to change your mind is you.

writing out a plan for your life “is like driving at night in the fog. You can only see as far as your headlights, but you can make the whole trip that way.”

Rethinking liberates us to do more than update our knowledge and opinions—it’s a tool for leading a more fulfilling life.