Selective Thinking

We believe what we want to believe. We distort information to suit our needs. We remember what we want to remember. Social psychologists argue that the human mind has the ability to selectively process data to create perfect balance in our … [Read more...]

Are You Emotionally Intelligent?

Your intellectual ability has little to do with your emotional intelligence. I know some incredibly bright people who lose their composure when things don't go their way, or people don't see the world from their perspective. Research shows that a … [Read more...]

The Next Generation is Here

"Hey Doc, you want me to make you feel old?" was a tongue in cheek question from one of my college juniors, barely 21 years old. I looked at him with a hint of intrigue, waiting for a brick to fall, in front of the entire class. "You taught my Mom … [Read more...]

Make a Difference

A recent World Bank report indicates that there are 3 billion people in this world who live on less than $2 a day. The fact that just over 40 percent of the world population lives in abject poverty is disturbing. Keep that in mind when life seems … [Read more...]