In a previous post, we considered three of seven "irrational" habits of highly rational people. Here we consider the remaining four, as well as some suggestions for distinguishing the genuinely ...

Rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) is a therapy approach that focuses on managing irrational or unhealthy thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. In contrast to more passive talk therapy, REBT ...

Making good decisions is not easy, and making the best possible (“optimal”) decisions is even harder. Instead, humans often use shortcuts and rules of thumb. From firm managers and policymakers to ...

Rational expectations is a basic economic theory that originated with a paper written in 1972 by future Nobel Prize-winning economist Robert Lucas. The theory of rational expectations has been ...

Investing in markets is generally presented as a rational and systematic activity, driven by the hope of long-term wealth creation. However, much of what goes on in the markets is dominated by ...

Years ago, Michael Kami was the chief strategic planner for both IBM and Xerox. He worked for the two organizations when each set an enviable standard for innovation, marketing, growth and ...

The decision of Japan’s new prime minister to park a gold-tinted Ford F-150 pick-up truck on the driveway of Tokyo’s Akasaka ...

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) is an established cognitive-behavioural intervention centred on identifying and challenging irrational beliefs that contribute to emotional disturbances.