Untruth and the Pandemic: an article by Paul Richards

In this article, Paul Richards sets a powerful and much needed context for weathering the COVID-19 data storm swirling around us in this Spring of 2020. Yet the wisdom herein is essential to grasp now, regardless, in a time when our precious attention has become a commodity mined and manipulated by outside forces with their own agendas. Learning how to listen and participate intelligently is paramount at this juncture in our history. “There is actually a lot we can do,” writes Paul,  “I have written a summary that covers some of the best ideas that have emerged over my thirty years as a coach and lecturer on managing attention and maximizing performance excellence. I am sorry it is relatively long—it is as short as it can be and still deliver potential real value.  Many disclaimers should accompany my remarks, given this period of such high stakes and uncertainty.  I very much hope that you find something here that empowers, inspires, arms, and equips.  Good luck, own your power, help others, and be well.”

Untruth and the Pandemic

By Paul Richards

A case can be made that each time you head out the front door of your house, or let something inside it, you might want to consider checking something at the door, cowboy-style:  I am talking about your opinions (often more dangerous than guns), and those of others.  We are all entitled to our opinions, and to reasonable expression of them.  But having an opinion has no cost, conveys no special qualities or qualifications, and means nothing in terms of establishing the authority or credibility of the person who lays claim to one.

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