Decision-making - Books & writing by James Bellerjeau (A Fine Idea) (Page 2)

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Speeding Out of Control –Time to Pull the Brake?

Or do we need to crash first to realize the error of our free-spending ways? What if there was a better way?

A narrow staircase overlooking a precipitous drop-off over a cliff by a lake

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Why You Should Doubt Yourself

I still believe what I believe is true, but I will now often add to the end of a statement the words, "…but I could be wrong."

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I Think, Therefore, You’re Wrong

If you disagree with something I’ve written the odds are quite good that I’m right. While I came to my approach accidentally, you can do it purposefully

Modernist abstract painting of buildings and machinery. When inputs don't match up to outputs, nothing makes sense

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The Year Your College Degree Became Worthless

If we stop testing and grading students, what message do we send?

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Failing the Marshmallow Test, Over and Over

If we continue to spend more than we earn, eventually we will find that we need to sell assets to generate cash flow. Trouble awaits the unwary spender

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Biden's Public Deterioration Does Not Put the U.S. at Immediate Risk

The worry that the President's now public infirmities create an opening for our enemies is misguided

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When the Best Course of Action is Inaction

By spending precious resources to improperly or only partially deal with problems, we can easily make things worse

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A Handful of Harmful Beliefs Shackle Us to Mediocrity … or Worse

Political dysfunction is a precursor to societal collapse. Who wants that? Here are some constructive suggestions for overcoming our fractious times

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Why I Thought Abandoning My Kids Was a Good Idea

My wife and I told them where we were going (we’re not monsters), but the separation still stung

Many brass cowbells hanging from the rafters of a barn. Don't get me started on our cows and chocolate

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18,000 Reasons Why the Swiss Are Still Awesome

We spend 13 Swiss francs per inhabitant per year to ensure we won’t run out of coffee … and other essentials for life

Airport lounge showing yellow support beams and an undulating ceiling

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If You Scheduled Your Day Like an Airline

If you let your aim point downwards, even a little bit, don’t be surprised if you end up in places you don’t want to be

A runner in shorts and t-shirt with striped socks near the finish of a race. On my way to finishing my 20th Zurich marathon

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A Glass of Water Almost Ended My Running Career

A health scare leads to a life lesson, a reminder, and a simple tip