Strategy - Abhishek Chakraborty (Page 4)

25 Common Logical Fallacies That Sway You From Winning Arguments

People knowingly and unknowingly engage in bad reasoning—especially in meetings and arguments. Here’s a list of common logical fallacies that would help you arm yourself against false arguments disguised to look good.

Control What You Can Control. Devise a Strategy For The Rest.

There are things that are in our control, and there are things that aren’t. But we often confuse between the two, and repent over spilt milk. Preparing for your upcoming physics exam is completely in your control. But wishing friends and families to live forever is foolish as it isn’t up to you.

Negative Visualisation: Contemplating The Worst to Make The Best

Humans are unhappy in large part because we are insatiable. After working hard to get what we want, we routinely lose interest in the object of our desire. Negative Visualisation helps us learn to appreciate the things we posses, and make the best of what we already have.

Regret Minimisation Framework: How to Live With Minimal Regret

Regret is the result of comparing what we actually did with what would have been best in hindsight. You cannot—in theory or practice—have a life completely devoid of regret. But you can achieve the next best thing: a life with minimal regret.

The Psychology of Optimism

Optimists see the world differently. No matter how bleak the outside world is, their mental image is different. In their head, their chances are more favourable than usual. But it’s not all sunshine and rainbow. Optimism may sound like a superpower, but it isn’t without its kryptonite.

Three Lessons From Stoicism To Deal With Difficult Situations

Reality is often different from your mental image. And it’s not always easy to deal with. No matter how smart or how cautious you are, reality always finds a way to hit you in the head with a brick. The sooner you beat it to the ground, the sooner you would get rid of anxiety and negative emotions.

3 Lessons from Arnold Schwarzenegger

Arnold Schwarzenegger is not only a successful actor, but also a brilliant strategist and a businessman. Here are three lessons on life and strategy that you can learn from him.

Capturing The Value You Create

There is a difference between the value you create and the value you capture. If you only create value you won’t be able to make a living. If you only capture value you’ll go out of business.