vBlog: The Mind Reading Thinking Trap

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by Andrew Shatté

It is very easy to fall into a pattern of expecting others to know what we’re thinking, or guessing what others are thinking, without any real communication. This is “mind reading”, and often leads to friction in relationships.

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Key Thought:

There are two kinds of mind reading: thinking we can read others’ minds, and expecting others to read ours.

Neither works, and both can put strain on our relationships.

About the Author
Andrew Shatté

Dr. Shatté is a heralded speaker, consultant, research professor and author at the vanguard of risilience training and education. After receiving undergraduate degrees in Pyschology and Philosophy, he completed his Ph.D. in Psychology at University of Pennsylvania where he worked on the first programs in positive psychology. Since, Dr. Shatté has trained tens of thousands of professionals to build their resilience and coping skills, with demonstrated long term success in productivity and performance. He is the Chief Science Officer and Co-founder of meQuilibrium.

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