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Critical Thinking and the Snowball Mistake
James Inhofe stood in the great hall. He looked at important leaders from every US state. Then he pulled out [...]
Understanding Cultures — The Hofstede Model
Problem People from different countries often have trouble understanding each other. This can cause problems at work and in everyday [...]
The Road Not Taken
By Robert Frost (1916, Public Domain) Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,And sorry I could not travel bothAnd be [...]
Serious About Humor (Step 2)
ReadOasis Step 2 It's early in the morning. A funny looking man is getting ready for work. He looks up [...]
Don’t Learn Culture the Hard Way
ReadOasis Step 2 Tom landed in Japan. He felt excited, but soon he got lost. He couldn’t connect with people. [...]
How to Feel Happier
By Dr. Richard WisemanReadOasis Step 2 Note: This text is a short talk given by Richard Wiseman. Creative Commons photo [...]
Basic Tools for Good Thinking
ReadOasis Step 3 (Part 1) Cats and dogs have different philosophies. A dog thinks, "These people I live with feed [...]
The Good in Nature (Step 2)
ReadOasis Step 2 In November 2004, the BBC News reported this amazing story. Near the North Island of New Zealand, [...]
The Fastest Growing Religion
ReadOasis Step 2 The religion of Islam teaches that there is only one God. In Islam, God is called Allah. [...]