For centuries, the phrase “All swans are white” was universally accepted as fact. After all, every swan observed in Europe was white, and no one had ever encountered a different variant. The idea of a black swan was inconceivable until 1697, when Willem de...
Have you ever dismissed others’ ideas in favor of your own, even when the alternatives prove superior? If so, you may have experienced the Not-Invented-Here syndrome (NIH syndrome). This phenomenon blinds us to the value of external ideas, leading to a biased...
When we meet someone for the first time or evaluate something new, we often form an immediate judgment. This is not merely a coincidence; our brains are wired to give special weight to the initial and final pieces of information we encounter. These cognitive...
As Rolf’s book hit number one on the bestseller list, he received a peculiar request from his publisher. An acquaintance’s title was on the cusp of entering the top ten, and they were convinced that his testimonial could push it into the rankings. It’s fascinating,...
In a world driven by choices, we often find ourselves at crucial crossroads where the true breadth of alternatives is obscured. Whether it’s deciding on an educational investment or choosing between risky medical procedures, the ability to weigh all available...
