<p><span>In this article you will read the following</span><br></p><p>-<b data-redactor-tag="b">60 Ways How to form Objective Opinions using Critical and Rational Thinking </b></p><p><b data-redactor-tag="b">-How Different Personality Types of People Form their Opinions Differently</b></p><p><b data-redactor-tag="b">- How to Challenge Your Opinion and Beliefs through an Interesting analogy to define the relationship between Zero & Infinity AND Rich & Poor</b></p><p>How to form unbiased objective opinion using critical thinking without judgment -How to Think Critically and Develop Your Own Opinions</p><p><b data-redactor-tag="b">Your opinions are reflections of your subconscious</b> – values, beliefs, perceptions, personality, assumptions, <b data-redactor-tag="b">and your social and emotional intelligence as well as of depth of your understanding</b>.</p><p><b data-redactor-tag="b">We all judge and form opinion as it is part of being human.</b></p><p><b data-redactor-tag="b">Judging others is the easiest thing in the world –</b> but - <b data-redactor-tag="b">collecting info, verifying and checking to form unbiased-opinion</b> - is very-very difficult and feels highly uncomfortable.</p><p><b data-redactor-tag="b">When you judge someone – you are actually projecting fears, anxieties, weaknesses and lacunas</b> - those that you find difficult to accept in yourself.</p><p>We may get stuck in a vicious cycle when we judge others.</p><p><b data-redactor-tag="b">If you are able to objectively analyze everything that irritates you about others –</b> you can have wonderful awareness & understanding of yourselves – of the real you.</p><p><b data-redactor-tag="b">Very few people have the ability to view the world and the situation objectively</b> - in a disassociated, detached and uninvolved manner – without forming any opinion at all.</p><p><b data-redactor-tag="b">The best way to evolve and grow is by consciously trying to be aware of and challenge to break the negative thought process</b>.</p><p><b data-redactor-tag="b">Our emotional and mental states and opinion are interdependent on each othe</b>r –all of us make decisions based on our beliefs and acts on them.</p><p><b data-redactor-tag="b">You may find people - who have very low and poor levels of competence – BUT</b> – they would be the first to blame other people - for their lack of success, their luck, race, culture, skin-color, or religion etc.</p><p><b data-redactor-tag="b">For example - if someone gets promoted in a situation where they were also contenders</b> – they will find multiple reasons why they were discriminated against – <b data-redactor-tag="b">without seeing that it is there incompetence and attitude which was responsible for not getting promoted</b>. </p><p><b data-redactor-tag="b">Many of these people tend to take everything personally</b> – especially what others said and did – irrespective of whether it was meant for them or not.</p><p><b data-redactor-tag="b">These people can always defend their failures – with grand excuses.</b></p><p><b data-redactor-tag="b">People with low self-belief and what is popularly known as losers</b> [people who lack any measurable and significant accomplishments as well as intelligence] – <b data-redactor-tag="b">tend to have very strong and fixed negative opinions</b> – which comes from deep emotional insecurity.</p><p><b data-redactor-tag="b">You will come across people who don't have any expertise and knowledge</b> – YET <b data-redactor-tag="b">make astounding statements and claims as if they are the greatest know it all experts</b> – in India – <b data-redactor-tag="b">there are thousands of such people [even millions] who believe these idiots</b>.</p><p><b data-redactor-tag="b">They also would be the people who have opinion about people whom they have not met about countries they have never been to,</b> about cultures they never read about, about religion they do not practice etc.</p><p><b data-redactor-tag="b">You will find these people are hypocrite who project </b>their fears, mistakes and weaknesses on others – <b data-redactor-tag="b">they use Whataboutery, blame and coercive power to convince people</b> who have low intelligence.</p><p><b data-redactor-tag="b">In the extreme cases – people who are schizophrenic, or have anti-social or any other personality disorders </b>– they feel edgy, suspicious, scared and distrustful – <b data-redactor-tag="b">of everyone and feel that the entire world is trying to attack them, harm them and have serious hidden agenda.</b></p><p><b data-redactor-tag="b">When you are able to explore yourself objectively – you may discover – that you need to work on yourself rather than expecting the world to change.</b></p><p><b data-redactor-tag="b">Happy people especially those who put conscious efforts to make others happy </b>– are <b data-redactor-tag="b">satisfied with what they have now and are focused on larger than life goals to make the world a better place to live</b>.</p><p><b data-redactor-tag="b">Those who appreciate others sincerely – also have very high levels of self-awareness, high self-respect, high self-confidence, high self-proud and are self-assured </b>– <b data-redactor-tag="b">because their focus is different – they find something good in everyone to admire and feel happy</b> in other's success and triumphs.</p><p><b data-redactor-tag="b">If you are often – worried, melancholic, negative, frustrated, irritated, angry, sad, stressed, feel guilty, are full of regret and shame –</b> THEN – you need to break away from your thought-patterns by being aware of your beliefs, perceptions, assumptions and opinions of people and the things.</p><p><b data-redactor-tag="b">How Different Personality Types of People Form their Opinions Differently</b></p> <ul><li>1.Tend to have strong extreme opinions on anything and everything</li> <li>2.Change opinion as per the situation</li> <li>3.Form opinion based on what is suitable and convenient</li> <li>4.Do not form opinion at all for anything – they are not concerned</li> <li>5.Do not have much idea about anything </li> <li>6.Form opinion only after – examining all the evidence, facts, info and data</li> <li>7.Assume their opinion as absolute truth</li> <li>8.Expect others to agree with their opinions all the time </li> <li>9.Force others to follow their whims and fancies and opinions all the time</li> <li>10.Are convinced that they are always right – even if there are evidence contrary to this belief</li> <li>11.Who challenge everything and don't take anything on face value</li> <li>12.Consider all evidence before forming any opinion</li> <li>13.A person who knows and knows that he/she knows</li> <li>14.A person who does not know, and knows that he/she does not know </li> <li>15.A person who knows, but does not know that he/she knows </li> <li>16.A person who does not know, and does not know that he/she does not know and is not even interested in knowing</li></ul> <p><b data-redactor-tag="b">60 Ways How to form Objective Opinions using Critical and Rational Thinking </b></p> <ul><li>1.<b data-redactor-tag="b">Schedule time for introspection and for self-contemplation</b> – to be aware of your insecurities, your fears, your anxieties, your weaknesses AND also your strengths</li> <li>2.<b data-redactor-tag="b">Start experimenting – get new perspectives</b> - from your first-hand experiences and not based on what others tell you - to empower yourself beyond your wildest imagination</li> <li>3.<b data-redactor-tag="b">Develop the ability to quickly sift through large info to identify</b> what is of merit without being lost in the details</li> <li>4.Pay special attention to critics and examine them on the basis of evidence – discard what does not have any substance</li> <li>5.Develop the habit of not getting upset and hurt by criticism and rebuke or when people make fun of you</li> <li>6.<b data-redactor-tag="b">Learn the art of having discussions </b>– to find what is right <b data-redactor-tag="b">AND learn to Avoid argument –</b> where the urge is to prove who is right</li> <li>7.Learn to put adequate efforts in doing research</li> <li><b data-redactor-tag="b">8.</b>Avoid <b data-redactor-tag="b">Confirmation Bias by Questioning Your Thought Process </b></li> <li>9.Experience New Perspectives by Doing Things Differently</li> <li><b data-redactor-tag="b">10.</b><b data-redactor-tag="b">Travel a lot -Mix with people of different nationalities</b>, culture, religion, skin-color, race and educational and social background <b data-redactor-tag="b">– listen, observe and learn with an open mind</b></li> <li>11.Verify the trust-worthiness of the source of your information</li> <li>12.Never accept anything at face-value</li> <li>13.<b data-redactor-tag="b">Confront Your Biases – by listening to Other People's opinion, Perspective and advice</b> to See the World from Another Point of View</li> <li>14.<b data-redactor-tag="b">Understand that your initial opinion is usually formed on the basis of your subconscious impression and past experiences</b> – in many cases <b data-redactor-tag="b">your opinion may remain fixed – even though the circumstances and reality have changed</b></li> <li>15.Know when your Negative opinion makes you start judging others</li> <li>16.Stop bothering about what others think about you or say</li> <li>17.Become aware about your biases, preferences and prejudices </li> <li>18.Read from diverse sources and on different topics</li> <li>19.Develop your expertise</li> <li>20.Develop the habit of verifying everything of importance and significance </li> <li>21.Developing critical thinking abilities – to discern objectively</li> <li>22.<b data-redactor-tag="b">Become part of various forums – where people with real</b> accomplishment, knowledge and expertise and who have different viewpoints </li> <li>23.Learn challenge experts based on data</li> <li>24.Develop the ability to try new ways and Fail</li> <li>25.Develop the habit of bouncing back from failures</li> <li>26.Start accepting your mistakes</li> <li>27.Start becoming comfortable with your own vulnerabilities</li> <li>28.Develop the assertiveness to express what you feel</li> <li>29.Develop the habit and confirm in asking questions – even seemingly stupid ones – till you are clear</li> <li>30.Learn the art of focused and attentive listening</li> <li>31.Develop the confidence to say No</li> <li>32.Develop the poise and grace to accept when you are wrong respectfully</li> <li>33.<b data-redactor-tag="b">Understand and accept that – there could be multiple explanations</b> which all be factually correct– <b data-redactor-tag="b">besides what you believe-in</b> [in case your opinion happens to be correct]</li> <li>34.Develop the habit convincing others – based on logic, facts and data</li> <li>35.Develop the habit of challenging what you believe to be true</li> <li>36.Read important info while asking logically </li> <li>37.Collect, sort and Assess and examine the evidence</li> <li>38.Stop using the words like – shoulds, musts, always</li> <li>39.Be open – be curious – accept that you might not have understood the situation or the person completely</li> <li>40.Be Empathetic – to learn what is triggering your behaviors as well as other's</li> <li>41.<b data-redactor-tag="b">Understand that the Facts are observable -verifiable information</b> [like almost 90% of fires are caused by human mistake] <b data-redactor-tag="b">AND Inferences are based on analysis</b> [like if we can understand what situation triggers the human to make mistakes – we can actually protect - the mankind and environment better]</li> <li>42.<b data-redactor-tag="b">Understand these differences also - Judgments are subjective observations</b> - An opinion is a judgment -<b data-redactor-tag="b">Belief is a conviction based on</b> cultural or personal faith, morality, or values –<b data-redactor-tag="b">Prejudice - a half-baked opinion</b> based on insufficient or unexamined evidence</li> <li>43.<b data-redactor-tag="b">Seek Diversity while learning </b></li> <li>44.Go for Validation of what you already know</li> <li>45.<b data-redactor-tag="b">Understand that your Success Is Not a Reliable reason for forming your op</b>inion -Leaders with vast experience get into their thinking-trap</li> <li>46.Always explore the available Options, search for newer ones and challenge the solutions you have created</li> <li>47.When you decision needs to be executed as well – you have also to explore the Feasibility of Execution</li> <li>48.Stop Letting Other People's Opinions Guide Your Life</li> <li>49.<b data-redactor-tag="b">Form Your Opinion only after careful verification and research – also check with experts</b> along with your family and friends about their experiences</li> <li>50.<b data-redactor-tag="b">Step outside of your comfort zone – by stretching your goals - start smal</b>l— then progressively increase the challenge-level</li> <li>51.Identify and Pay attention to the (right) details </li> <li>52.Learn to remain calm and respectful if someone offers a differing opinion - Don't argue and don't make mean remarks.</li> <li>53.<b data-redactor-tag="b"> If it is a upsetting topic and you find it difficult to remain calm - remind yourself</b> – that it is an opinion like you have one and that it is perfectly to okay for everyone to have their own different opinion </li> <li>54.<b data-redactor-tag="b">Stop resisting change – be flexible -never close your mind on a subject</b> if evidence emerges that contradicts what you believe – instead learn to adopt the newer meaning</li> <li>55.<b data-redactor-tag="b">Stop getting swayed by mob-mindset</b> of joining some group just to feel that you belong</li> <li>56.<b data-redactor-tag="b">Stop looking for validations and approvals from others</b></li> <li>57.Learn to Speak firmly -not necessarily loudly</li> <li><b data-redactor-tag="b">58.</b><b data-redactor-tag="b">Ask questions and listen to others – more often – than speaking</b></li> <li>59.<b data-redactor-tag="b">If possible try to Speak first and last</b> - Don't hold back integrate other people's thoughts in your remarks</li> <li>60.Demonstrate to others that you listen to make yourself more persuasive and impactful</li></ul> <p><b data-redactor-tag="b">How to Challenge Your Opinion and Beliefs through an Interesting analogy to define the relationship between Zero & Infinity AND Rich & Poor – read below</b></p><p><b data-redactor-tag="b">As per popular and accepted beliefs [you may believe this too]</b> - <b data-redactor-tag="b">ZERO means nothing and INFINITY means -a number greater than any countable number</b>. </p><p>AND that <b data-redactor-tag="b">ZERO and INFINITY are opposite and they can never be same</b>.</p><p><b data-redactor-tag="b">Now Please answer - How can there be any number which is greater than any countable number.</b></p><p><b data-redactor-tag="b">If you go deeper then – as per science infinity means -too many</b> (and not uncountable) <b data-redactor-tag="b">and in the same way zero means 'too few'</b> (and not nothing).</p><p><b data-redactor-tag="b">You may wonder HOW</b> – to get clarification - <b data-redactor-tag="b">take the diameter of the Earth and compare it with the distance between Earth and Sun</b> -the diameter of the earth can be said to be zero since it is too small.</p><p>However, <b data-redactor-tag="b">when you compare the same diameter of earth with that of a PEA – then the diameter of earth can be said to be infinite</b>.</p><p>Based on this analogy <b data-redactor-tag="b">- same thing can be ZERO and INFINITE at the same time - depending on the context, or your matrix of comparison</b> and on your scale of comparison.</p><p><b data-redactor-tag="b">You can relate this same example to also define the relationship between richness and poverty.</b></p><p><b data-redactor-tag="b">Say your income is more than your wants – you may call yourself rich</b><span> BUT </span><b data-redactor-tag="b">If your wants are more than your income – you may call yourself poor</b><span>.</span> </p><p><br></p><p>#confrontingopinionbias, #howtoformopinionsobjectively, #unbiasedopinions, #thinkingcriticallyandrationally, #howdifferenttypesofpeoleformopiniondifferently, #howtochallengeyouropinion, #howtoforunbiasedobjectiveopinion, #howtodevelopobjectiveopinons, #howtodevelopyourownuniqueopinions, #stopjudgingstartforminginformedopinion, #whyjudgingisbad<br></p>