It is important to understand the reasons to think better. These articles help you understand the reasons to be a better thinker.
I was delusional in college. I thought, “When I graduate, I’ll be ready for the real world and set for life.” The college offered a buffet of courses, and I was able to take any classes I wanted. As an 18-year-old, I took every shortcut I could to get my degree. My courses included California …
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“The first principle is that you must not fool yourself—and you are the easiest person to fool.” -Richard Feynman When I was a boy, my parents often praised me for being intelligent: “Vishal, you’re so smart”; “You’re an intelligent boy”; “You’re as bright as kids come.” Later, I learned their well-intentioned compliments were setting me …
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The idea was totally ridiculous and wrong. But I wanted to give it a try. I wanted to watch it—only a little bit, just to see what it was like. I was thinking about it all day. I couldn’t focus on work, family or anything else. At the dinner table, I was staring into blank …
Do you do your thinking in house or do you outsource it to other people? I used to outsource my thoughts. I let other people think for me. That was a mistake. So I took back control of my mind. I became a free thinker. A free thinker is committed to knowing and understanding what’s true. …
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