I’ll see it when I believe it! (Wait… what?)

If you missed the setup (and the sting!), check out my previous post: Are your biases carved in stone? Confirmation Bias Confirmation bias occurs when the desire to confirm your existing beliefs is so strong that you unconsciously discredit any evidence or arguments...

Running a Stone Shop Really is Rocket Science

As part of a Masters of Engineering program at Texas A&M, I recently got to hear a presentation by NASA Flight Analogs Program Manager, Lisa Spence. Anyone from NASA is like a rock star to me, and her project is amazing! Spence works with teams of four civilians...

How do you counter the IKEA effect?

If you missed the setup (and the sting!), check out my previous post. The IKEA Effect The IKEA Effect is affectionately named for that Swedish juggernaut of home furnishings, where a disposable Allen wrench makes all things possible! IKEA bias is the tendency to...

Are your biases carved in stone?

The Set Up I recently found myself stuck in a conference room listening to a speaker who seemed… past his prime. He came in to this professional event dressed flamboyantly: pink jacket, plaid shirt, polka-dot tie. He boisterously announced that he’d like to kick...

StoneTalk Episode 44 – Evan Kruger

In StoneTalk Episode 44, Patrick speaks with Evan Kruger of Solid Tops. Listen to this episode to learn more about: The importance of differentiating your business The difference between big box stores and selling direct to customers The value of focusing your...