Jeffrey Besecker's Articles
35,000 Choices a Day: Why We Keep Making the Same Mistakes
Ever find yourself fiercely holding onto a belief—even when the facts say otherwise, or when logic doesn't quite add up?
Navigating Judgement: Balancing Critical Thinking and Compassion
Judgement and discernment are essential to human existence because they enable us to navigate complex social and physical environments.
Affective Forecasting: Building Mutual Trust Beyond Assumptive Predictions
Trust is a dynamic process shaped by context, past experiences, and internal narratives.
The Shackles of Belief: Exploring the Limiting Factors of Thought Structures
The question might come to mind, when is a belief, factually and objectively limiting?
Why We Justify Our Decisions & Actions Based On Past Experiences
Our unconscious behavior patterns and decisions effect every area of our life.
A Conspiracy of Truths: The Great Comfort Zone Fallacy
* The Theory of Psychological Comfort suggests that we perhaps have an elevated ability to be at peace with ourselves; we access these traits via open
The Power of Slowing Down: Taking Time for Careful Consideration
This article discusses the power of slowing down our decision-making, the importance of ego development, and moving away from binary thinking.
