I used reverse engineering in many cases. For example, as I identified a common problem or pitfall in, say, decision-making, my challenge was to then construct a question or series of questions that might help someone avoid that particular
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“In general, the older you are, the more adept you are at managing your emotions. Compared with young people, middle-aged and especially older people tend to look at the glass half-full, and they seem to bounce back from adversity more quickly.”
― Life Reimagined: The Science, Art, and Opportunity of Midlife
― Life Reimagined: The Science, Art, and Opportunity of Midlife

“Imitate. Don’t be shy about it. Try to get as close as you can. You'll never get all the way, and the separation might be truly remarkable.”
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“The world is a funny place and your existence within it is probably funnier. Accepting”
― Do You Talk Funny?: 7 Comedy Habits to Become a Better (and Funnier) Public Speaker
― Do You Talk Funny?: 7 Comedy Habits to Become a Better (and Funnier) Public Speaker

“As you begin to think like a designer, remember one important thing: it’s impossible to predict the future. And the corollary to that thought is: once you design something, it changes the future that is possible.”
― Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life
― Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life

“In order to be a good help on someone’s journey toward transformation, you need to understand the world as he sees the world, not as you see him.”
― Changing on the Job: Developing Leaders for a Complex World
― Changing on the Job: Developing Leaders for a Complex World
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