Josh Kaufman

Josh Kaufman is the bestselling author of books on business, entrepreneurship, skill acquisition, productivity, creativity, applied psychology, and practical wisdom. About Josh »

Applied Psychology: Ellis’ Irrational Beliefs

In addition to my work revising the Personal MBA recommended reading list, I’m in the process of educating myself about personal coaching. While reading a book about executive coaching, I came across a set of eleven mental models from the realm of psychotherapy that I thought you’d enjoy.

Albert Ellis’ Irrational Beliefs are eleven indications you’re being completely unreasonable with yourself. By recognizing them, you can save yourself a lot of unnecessary worrying, insecurity, and heartache.

Here they are:

I certainly recognize myself in a few of those beliefs, particularly #2.

Where are you being unreasonable with yourself?

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