Ruminating
Anxiety can trigger ad infinitum ruminating that makes our brain scan for potential problems. As you...
Shyness
We often choose to stay timid because we don't want to disturb people. If you are...
Worldview Shaped by Media
Most of us believe that the risk of terrorist attacks is larger than, say, motor accidents,...
Ego
The higher your status, the bigger your ego grows. It is also the time when your...
Living Forever
We take a lot risks: climb mount Everest, walk on tightropes, or sky dive. We do...
Confidence and Competence
When you feel more competent than you actually are, you are overconfident. When you doubt your...
Our One-Way Mirror
Too often, we set a wrong expectation for ourselves: We must be promoted to that rank...
How Lucky We Are
Have you ever wonder how lucky you truly are? If you are born into this world...