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5 Ways to Build the Independent Thinking Skill

There are two types of thinkers: contrarian and independent. If you can define them with confidence, feel free to skip ahead to Section I of this article. But if you’re like I was (as in, not completely sure), you may want to stick with me for a few moments longer. A contrarian thinker is someone […]

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9 Appeal to Emotion Logical Fallacy Examples

“The orator persuades by means of his hearers, when they are roused to emotion by his speech; for the judgments we deliver are not the same when we are influenced by joy or sorrow, love or hate.” – Aristotle Can you think of a time when you believed something to be true, but in hindsight, […]

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9 Loaded Question Fallacy Examples in Life and Media

We all make assumptions. Making assumptions is a way to save brain power, as we can simply put patterns together of human behavior or other phenomena based on our past experiences. Doing so helps us make sense of the world as we encounter new people or situations. And while making assumptions isn’t always a bad […]

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15 House Rules for Your Kids to Grow into Healthy Adults

Let’s be honest… when it comes to raising a child, most of our energies are directed at keeping them safe. Fed. Clothed. But how many of us have actually stopped to think about grooming them to be good humans and, eventually, well-adjusted adults? Today, more than ever, raising a healthy and grounded child is critical […]

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11 Ways to Be More Patient in Life

Since you’re here, I’d be willing to guess that you’ve had it up to here a bit too frequently…and you’re looking for some relief. I can relate. Kids. Work. Personal and familial relationships. Interruptions from co-workers. Deadlines. Traffic. Time goes by quickly and days are overwhelming. And what does this lead to? A complete loss […]

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9 Bandwagon Fallacy Examples to Prevent Poor Decisions

Thinking back to your childhood, do you remember your parents ever asking you, “If all of your friends jumped off a bridge, would you do it too?” I know this fictional scenario was often presented to me when I argued to do something “because everyone else was doing it” but it didn’t often work very […]

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5 Red Herring Fallacy Examples to Fight Irrelevant Information

In literature circles, a red herring is a narrative element that is meant to mislead readers by providing irrelevant information. For example, an author might introduce some plot point to distract the reader and mislead them so the ending is more surprising. Red herrings also pop up in rhetoric and argumentation. A red herring fallacy […]

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9 Middle Ground Fallacy Examples to Spot During an Argument

What is “truth?” Truth has been a topic up for discussion for thousands of years, especially in the eyes of philosophers. But when it comes to everyday people, we typically accept truths as being any ideas or concepts that aim to represent reality or correspond to it in some way. The truth is represented by […]

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21 Best Self Help Podcasts to Improve Your 2020

Are you looking for the best self-help podcasts that can help you achieve a better and brighter year? As more and more people join the self-help movement, more and more materials are becoming available to inspire and motivate them. For instance, podcasts have become trendy tools for iconic self-help professionals to share their knowledge with […]

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Aaron Sorkin’s Masterclass Review: Is it Worth the Price?

I’m sure most of you have heard of the website offering online classes taught by famous people, called Masterclass. If you haven’t, read my recent review of the site here. It’s definitely worth a gander. And with a 30-day money back guarantee, the site is worth a shot if you’re interested in… um, just about […]

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