“having a sense of autonomy and personal competence is profoundly motivating.22 It turns out that we perform better, and feel better about ourselves, when we feel in charge of at least some aspects of what we’re doing—whether that’s in the… — Caroline Webb Copy Share Image
“when people’s brains are in defensive mode, it becomes harder to see common sense. Small disagreements can end up holding back progress beyond reason.” — Caroline Webb Copy Share Image
“that lack of direction made me miss what I now know were three big opportunities to influence the quality of my morning. First, our… — Caroline Webb Copy Share Image
“We know the reality we perceive is highly subjective; we might as well seek out the more interesting aspects of reality if we want… — Caroline Webb Copy Share Image
“Even with the worst that life can throw at us, we have a remarkable capacity to adjust to new circumstances and get back to… — Caroline Webb Copy Share Image
“The more we place boundaries on the uncertainty—by acknowledging what we know for certain—the more manageable the remaining ambiguity feels to our brains.” — Caroline Webb Copy Share Image
“It’s generally hard for any of us to walk away from all the time, effort, or money we’ve already sunk into a situation that… — Caroline Webb Copy Share Image
“I should have been on the lookout for signs of common ground between people. When I took the time to set that more positive… — Caroline Webb Copy Share Image
“It’s just very difficult to come up with anything smart when you’re upset, angry, or tired. You can’t work when you feel under threat.” — Caroline Webb Copy Share Image
“having a sense of autonomy and personal competence is profoundly motivating.22 It turns out that we perform better, and feel better about ourselves, when… — Caroline Webb Copy Share Image
“The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing. —STEPHEN COVEY” — Caroline Webb Copy Share Image
“To see this switching cost in action, try this basic exercise: Say “abcdefg,” then immediately after that say “1234567.” Notice how long it takes… — Caroline Webb Copy Share Image
