Minimizing Conflicts

There is nothing more dangerous than a good pitcher with no real talent. Catchers too often let themselves be wooed by positive stereotypes, especially that of the showrunner, rather than by the quality of the ideas.

Real creativity is more difficult to classify. Those who...

Sometimes we make poor comparisons or the compared items are not representative or equal.

We often decide based on rapid comparisons without really thinking about our options. In order to avoid bad decisions, relying on logic and thoughtful examination of the options can somet...

• Read with a dictionary to look up unfamiliar words and try to use them to fix them in memory. 
• Study the origins of words, which are often interesting histories rather than dull facts. 
• Avoid cliches and worn-out phrases, instead using precise language. Refer to a thesaurus o...