The Best Minute: On stronger arguments, bigger goals, and what wisdom is
2 QUOTES FROM OTHERS
I. Niro Sivanathan on why less is more when arguing your case:
“Research tells us is that in the world of communicating for the purposes of influence, quality trumps quantity. By increasing the number of arguments, you do not strengthen your case, but rather you actively weaken it. Put another way, you cannot increase the quality of an argument by simply increasing the quantity of your argument.
The next time you want to speak up in a meeting, speak in favor of government legislation that you're deeply passionate about, or simply want to help a friend see the world through a different lens, it is important to note that the delivery of your message is every bit as important as its content. Stick to your strong arguments, because your arguments don't add up in the minds of the receiver, they average out.”
II. Sir Ken Robinson on why we need bigger goals:
“For most of us, the problem isn’t that we aim too high and fail. It’s just the opposite: we aim too low and succeed.
2 IDEAS FROM ME
I. Wisdom is skill in living. Wisdom is not something that automatically comes with age or experience. Wisdom is learning from what you have experienced and then applying that knowledge for better outcomes in the future.
II. God fulfills his promises, not our assumptions. We can often get angry with God for assuming he should act in ways he never promised he would.
1 RANDOM FACT
We cry when we are very happy because our hypothalamus in our brain can't distinguish the difference between strong happiness and strong sadness.
1 QUESTION FOR YOU
When was the last time you told someone you were grateful for them?
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