The Benefits of a Good Rivalry
The use of a "rival" in literature is a common theme. A lot of the time, a strong rival inspires the protagonist to become better, and does so for the rival as well. They both feed off of being competitive with one another. Thus, a good rivalry is good for the rivals (more on that, and when it is bad, below).
Negotiation: Three Questions You Must Ask
Everyone Has Their Reasons: Be Wary of Labeling Others as Irrational
“It just doesn’t make sense.”
“They’re acting against their own interests.”
“I’m sure they’ll listen to reason.”
“They’re being irrational.”
How often do you hear people use these kinds of phrases? How often do you hear people describe those they disagree with, or don’t quite understand, as being “irrational?” When we call someone irrational, we lose the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of that individual’s values. In essence, we write that person off.