Monthly Archives: September 2010

Maximizing vs. Satisficing? How happy are you with your decisions?

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Dr. Aliye Kurt - Suedhoff

Choose well, your choice is brief, yet endless.“ ~ Goethe Do you channel surf when you watch TV, even while attempting to watch one program? When you are in the car listening to the radio, do you often check other … Continue reading →

Posted in change, decision-making, deliberative mind-set, expectations, happiness, Letting go, maximizer, mindsets, satisficer, self-awareness | Leave a comment

There’s nothing wrong with creating "worst-case" scenarios – as long as you don’t attach negative feelings to those scenarios.

Posted on September 06, 2010 by Dr. Aliye Kurt - Suedhoff

When I first heard this statement during a leadership seminar, I somehow knew it was very important and would have far-reaching implications. At that time I preferred to ponder on it later and just noted it down. And since then … Continue reading →

Posted in Automatic processes, Cognitive biases, Controlled processes, cost-benefit, decision-making, emotions, self-awareness, Self-limiting beliefs | Leave a comment