

They are always asking questions
History is filled with data people who solved interesting problems because of their ability to ask questions others didnt even think of asking. Albert Einstein had questions about what would happen if you were in an elevator in space, and that led to the theory of relativity. George Washington Carver invented crop rotation and then, upon questioning what to do with the new-found overabundance of peanuts, came up with 300 uses for the crop. They never could have encountered these solutions if they hadnt first come up with interesting, novel questions. (Photo credit: iStock)

They cultivate an awareness of the human brains natural tendencies

They fight analysis paralysis
Can we reverse the decision if it turns out wrong? If so, you may do better with a quick decision and measuring the outcomes to see if you should change course.
Is it worth my time? We cant reverse the decision of what ice cream flavor we choose, but does it really matter? There may be an optimal solution out there, but before you fire up a spreadsheet and outline the merits of vanilla versus mint chocolate chip, stop. An optimal decision here isnt worth it. (Photo credit: iStock)

They pursue intellectual honesty
