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Do you like change? How do you feel about the changes? Changes can be gradual, from climate change to aging, and changes in the surrounding environment. Change is always there. We may be too familiar with our surroundings to notice changes. The public even ignores warnings from professionals until disaster strikes. As we all know, humans have a history of 5,000 years. History tells us to avoid repeating the same mistakes. Because our ancestors have established systems that work well and have always worked. More precisely, they preserved the basic rules and created the foundation.

As information consumers, we have a role to play in embracing a more nuanced point of view. When we read books, listen to music, or watch videos, we learn to recognize complexity as a signal of credibility. We can favor content and sources that present many sides of an issue rather than just one or two. Psychologists find that people will ignore or even deny the existence of a problem if they're not fond of the solution.

Have you ever served different scales of companies including traditional trading companies, small-sized startups, and international suppliers? They have their own ways of doing business. A salesperson not only represents a company but also accumulates a good reputation for its company. Salespersons are on the frontline but aren't soldiers. Sales do things depending on the situation. They aren't soldiers who act without thinking. A salesperson is like a strategist. How to win the game efficiently and effectively is a big question.

Are you satisfied with your current state? Are you enjoying being yourself? Do you cherish each moment no matter with or without others? Many people aren't really satisfied with what they own. According to an article written by Nir Eyal published in Psychology Today indicates there are four psychological factors composed dissatisfaction: boredom, negativity bias, rumination and hedonic adaptation. What do people do when they feel unsatisified? They may pursue new goals that continually capture their attention but ignoring potential risks.

"Surprise!" This is the most classic sentence we often hear in our daily lives. Do you remember the last time you received a surprise? Whether the surprise is good or bad, do you accept it? To be honest, I don't like surprises. Especially when your situation is bad enough and you still have bills to pay and responsibilities to bear. I often prepare surprises for myself. In fact, these are not surprising. These are rewards when you complete tasks. I call them surprises because I don’t know what I’m going to have in store for myself.

As we all know, conflict is inevitable when dealing with other people. Everyone is unique and grows up in a different context. How to persuade others, or create a win-win event, just like performing a stand-up show. A good debate is not a war. This is not a tug of war. This is more of an unchoreographed dance, with no different steps agreed upon with a partner. If you try too hard to lead, your partner will resist. If you adjust your movements to hers and let her do the same, you'll be more likely to keep up.

Can you endure dead air when there are gaps in conversation? A hesitation or pause is often seen as unbearably awkward and something to actively avoid. These tiny habits actually have cultural differences. According to the research, doctor-patient interactions in Japan contain more silent than in America. A similar comfort with silence exists in Nordic countries. Finns place greater value on listening, modesty and privacy than Americans and many Western Europeans. In the book, the author indicated the pause on the order of seconds. If there is a long pause during a conversation.

We do not have very good hearing, although humans are the most intelligent creatures in the world. Animals have better hearing than humans. Animals are so sensitive that they can even hear climate changes and natural phenomena. However, humans are particularly good at distinguishing and categorizing sounds and, perhaps most importantly, attributing meaning to what we hear.

Feeling nervous? Take a travel pill! Do you like traveling? Do you know that travel can be great medicine when you’re sick or struggling? There is an old saying about the mind-body theory. People get sick when they are in a negative state. Human beings have their magnetic field, which changes according to their moods. Without a good mood, there is no healthy body. So, if you're feeling uneasy, drop what you're doing and go on your little trip.

Daring to do and planning to do is different. In modern society, we consider too much to take challenges. In the book - Skip the Line, the author shows us that it's not necessary to do things in one way. Practice makes perfect. But the way you practice is more vital than the times you practice.

We are easily stuck due to uncertainty and instability. It's uncomfortable if you are unable to find a way out. Our life experiences lead us to tend to stay in the current situation. So, how to break the mold? How to be productive or efficient within a limited time?