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On Mon, 03 Aug 2009 21:48:30 -0700, Darren New wrote:
> Jim Henderson wrote:
>> better than 90% of the time, I'm right.
>
> You mean, better than 90% of the time you remember making the prediction
> and remember checking, you're right? Or do you actually keep objective
> notes?
Just an informal recollection - and yeah, I know I'm biased, but I try to
be objective about it.
> Granted, it's definitely a skill you can learn to read people and to
> pick up subtle clues. I'm just saying ...
Yes. :-)
>> I've also been told by people in professions that depend on the ability
>> to read people and situations that my instincts are exceptionally good
>> -
>
> See, now *that* is justified belief. :-) Without some external
> validation, you can never tell whether you're fooling yourself.
I do get that kind of feedback quite frequently, it seems. Of course my
best recent examples are ones that are confidential due to their legal
nature.
> Just look at any friend who is infatuated with some girl that's no good
> for him. :-)
LOL
> A very good book on the subject:
> http://www.amazon.com/Gift-Fear-Gavin-Becker/dp/0440226198
I'll have to see if the library has that one. I need to read more. :-)
Jim
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