We delegate with an abundance of *what* and *when.* And even *how*, although we may think the person is already competent. But we skimp on *why*. We elaborate on the means, but not on the ends.

Why are three ideas easier to remember? Because of balance. If a table has only two legs, well, it will fall over. If it has four legs, it is likely to wobble. (You've experienced that in coffee shops, haven't you?) But a table with three legs cannot wobble.

Dung is really just dirt in the making. And now, thanks to researchers in Britain, it seems that dirt can make people happy.

Most people on planet earth must work at something, even if they don't like it. And at work, it does not matter whether you feel like it to get it done. It is just your job. You must do it, like it or not.

Past worst is the most bad that has happened. We can't easily imaging anything worse (more bad) than that past worst (most bad). But if you are a leader or a manager, then you must learn to imagine the most bad (worst) about the future.

When solving problems, your angle makes all the difference. And the more angles you have, the more potential solutions will pop up.

It's not that easy to come up with only one behavior change. Or is it?

Surely you’ve noticed how those higher up become uncomfortable when someone lower down thinks at the level of a higher box.