The wider the gap between the two, the more you need to shift your way of thinking.

FORBES: Do you get your customers?

When you deliberately strive to behave with certainty it soon becomes your normal way of thinking.

FORBES: Charisma. A Vital Skill to Develop.

They will also help you make constructive use of your time, by thinking in a structured way.

CNN: Management Masterclass

Could this way of thinking and acting position you as a more valuable resource to your customers and prospects?

FORBES: Succeed By Connecting

The bottom line is that when you find yourself absolutely certain of your view of the market, you might want to start thinking about going the other way.

FORBES: Biggest Investor Mistake: Absolute Certainty

And your facial expressions can also act as an implicit way of issuing commands to the TV without you even thinking about it.

FORBES: TV In 2031: Your Remote Gets Zapped, Homer Simpson Drinks Your Beer

While Palin and Bachmann have cleared the way for such responses, why not go another direction and expend your efforts thinking about the quality of the leaders you have chosen?

FORBES: The History Challenged Tea Party Goes 'Jaywalking'

So thinking hard about understanding your supply base, and understanding the production of products in a deeper way is very important.

FORBES: iPhone In An iCrisis

As she celebrates her own remarkably successful first year in her second business, Tory spoke to us about the perils of thinking small, a surefire way to handle email overload, and why you should leave your 401K alone.

FORBES: Tory Johnson Tells It Like It Is