# Flip the coin #permanentnote ## Source - [[my brain]] ## Keywords (topics and howto) - [[topic - my core beliefs]] - [[topic - live a great life]] Understanding the other side of an argument helps to be more relaxed in conflict situations. - [[topic - having a great relationship]] Being able to put yourself in your partner's shoes is useful. - [[how to be a better self]] and learn to understand others (agreeing is optional) - [[how to be a better father]] and see the world through your kid's eyes - [[how to have more possibilities]] - opening the spectrum of possibilities by including a different point of view ## Relevant notes - [[zt - giving an A]] - [[zt - let them lead]] Flip the position and open your mind to possibilities - [[zt - on being a good advisor]] show uncharted views by flipping the coin - [[zt - never assume always test]] after flipping be sure to test your views - [[zt - avoid falling in love with your first idea]] Flip the coin and dare to look for reasons why your idea is bad. ## Notes - There are many ways to look at something, be sure to explore at least two options, if possible more. ### Article of my blog [My blog](http://frankcontrepois.com/post/20200904-people-flip-the-coin/) People say that I'm an optimist. I'm afraid I have to disagree! My form of optimism comes from life teaching me that getting depressed never helps to get through difficult times. So as often as possible, I flip the coin and create a positive narrative. Almost every dark coin has a shiny one, just one flip away. When I exhausted all the positive angles, then I became very pessimistic. > Flip the coin; it is shiny on the other side - Frank Contrepois