The Passing of Rush Limbaugh I learned of the passing of Rush Limbaugh, conservative talk radio icon. Over the years I was never an addicted listener. But whenever I had the chance, I’d tune in. There were times while driving long distances between my medical sales accounts, Rush would keep me awake so I would …
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Jun 23
Mitigate Your Risk
Mitigate Your Risk Human behavior is what it has become. God gave us a brain, but for some I think they check their brain at the door. News media portray the news as truth and factual, but it’s really what they want you to hear. Journalism is dead. News anchors make millions and so many …
Jun 23
Liar Liar Pants on Fire
Liar Liar Pants on Fire! If you’ve ever been a parent raising your children, you immediately know when your child is lying. So why do people learn to lie? What puzzles me the most is when intelligent adults lie believing others they are around or speaking to are not smart enough to know the …
Jun 23
Root Causes
Root Causes Every problem has a solution. But lately those solutions are band aids that offer only a temporary fix. And yes, that solution may have to be implemented to curb the systemic problem. I’ve lived longer than most people who offer solutions to know there is a difference in each proposal. I am a …
Dec 22
BIAS
The dictionary defines bias as prejudice meaning a strong inclination of the mind or a preconceived opinion about something or someone. I recall a drawing in Stephen Covey’s book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Two people can look directly at this picture. And one person will see an old lady with a shawl …
Nov 04
We The People
We The People I decided to write this blog to help you understand how to apply four points that affect the kinds of decisions you make. Decisions often have unintended consequences because you don’t foresee the “big picture.” Yet you will still rationalize your decisions to get what you want. (Pt.#2) You want to …
Nov 03
Choices
Choices We the American people are about to choose a new leader. As typical of any close contest with a lot at stake for the future there are false accusations and mudslinging labels applied to portray either candidate as good or bad for the country. Using the four points from my banner above, I …
Oct 07
RELIGIOUS EXTREMISM
Religious Extremism All throughout history there have been religious extremists who have committed heinous and inhuman acts intent on controlling humanity. Their purpose is to create terror in the hearts and minds of those who would oppose their idealistic views. As a behaviorist I am often in conflict with religion and its ideals. What is …
Oct 07
Commander-In-Chief
Commander-In-Chief If you live in the United States, the President is the Commander-In-Chief over all the military. During President O’bama’s term more top brass have either been fired or resigned than any other previous President. To be a strong leader requires followers. So many have not been willing to follow the policies set forth …
Dr.Pete Andersen
Dr. Pete has a Ph.D. with a background in behavioral psychology. As a top performer, he has had a lifelong interest in studying the personalities of other top performers to learn what strategies keep them motivated to achieve their results. To help improve performance in less time, he wanted to help others learn from their examples or mistakes. He deisgned "The Behaviorist View" to help people make better short and long term decisions. He created four simple points and uses examples from the news who violate one to all four of those points making poor decisions that hurt their performance outcomes.
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