Who legitimises influence? And what compromises our capacity for discernment.
With everyone vying to influence us, in business, lifestyle, relationships and how we show up in the world, are we asking ourselves: is this really aligned with who I am and want to be, and is it sustainable? Could it cost me later?
This article explores what can compromise our capacity for discernment, how influence can acquire legitimacy without us necessarily noticing, and why creating space to question what feels “normal” may matter.
3 Things Quick Fix Advice Forgets
Why are people seeking quick advice for complex problems? With so many top tips and 10 steps to fix your life now out there, its important to check-in and see why we are seeking simple solutions to sometimes complex issues, and why we need to be careful to not inadvertently place ourselves under pressure to gain outcomes that might not be possible. Looking at when our cognitive and emotional bandwidth is stretched, this article helps us understand why we naturally incline towards simple, quick fixes. But complex lives rarely respond to simple answers.