Employee Turnover

Written by: Jonathan

There's an entertainer's proverb that goes a little something like: Don't believe your own promo. It's a subtle reminder to keep your head on your shoulders, and not get too carried away with the story of your character at the expense of losing who you actually are. (Plus, if you choose to only believe the […]

employee, exit interview, firing, hiring, retention, turnover

Curiosity Killed the Cat

Written by: Jonathan

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]And it will kill you, too. Millions of people are living life thinking about "what if?" They're wondering how things could have been different. They're curious about that path they never took. They're living lives of quiet regret. This is what happens when you only stay curious about something. Too many people never exercise their curiosity. […]

Self Defense

Written by: Jonathan

When most people think about self defense, they usually think about screaming "NO!" as loudly as they can, stomping the instep, kneeing the groin, and running towards a well lit area with lots of people. So what does self defense have to do with a mind reading blog giving business advice? A lot, actually. Self […]

beliefs, mindset, negativity, positivity

Socratic Espionage

Written by: Jonathan

I know one thing; that I know nothing. ~Socrates Socrates was a master at looking like an idiot while being the smartest person in the room. It's an incredibly effective strategy, and there's even a term for it: The Socratic Method. It's the process of asking innocent questions that trap your target before they're aware […]

communication, Homer, sales, Simpson, socrates

What's Your Boat?

Written by: Jonathan

A monk decided to meditate alone, away from his monastery. He took his boat out to the middle of the lake, moored it there, closed his eyes, and began meditating. After a few hours of undisturbed silence, he suddenly felt the bump of another boat colliding with his own. With his eyes still closed, he […]

anger, boat, emotional control, empty, trigger

Designers Are Mind Readers (And So Are You)

Written by: Jonathan

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In order to create something that "just works" designers have to be mind readers. They have to get inside the heads of their intended user, and create something that feels natural & intuitive to use. This doesn't happen on accident, and it can be a very difficult process to perfect. The interesting thing is, you're […]

choices, Design, iteration, psychology, thinking

Seminole State College of Florida

Written by: Jonathan

This is the student activities group at Seminole State College of Florida Sanford Campus, and they're fantastic! Mo Garcia (back row next to me) is one of the finest examples of someone who cares deeply about his work, and the people it impacts. This marks the 4th or 5th time I've been to their school, […]

4 Quadrants of Mind Control

Written by: Jonathan

"Ok Peter, if this is going to be a scientific demonstration, it needs to be a double blind test. That means I'm going to put you in an. . . isolation booth." I walk over to my case and pull out a brown paper grocery bag. "Ladies and gentlemen," I say as I open it, […]

coercion, influence, manipulation, persuasion

Life's Most Powerful Force

Written by: Jonathan

If you had the chance to ask Einstein what's the most powerful force in your life, what do you think he would say? Gravity? Electromagnetic repulsion & attraction? Click through to find out the single most powerful force affecting your life from the moment you're born to the day you die.

business, personal, romance

Mind Reader Minute 001

Written by: Jonathan

Making Tough Choices

decision making, psychology

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