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How to Improve Your Thinking
Be your own devil’s advocate.
I never used to care much for thinking.
In fact, outside of my academic and professional life, I actively sought out ways to think as little as possible. I watched mindless tv shows and movies. I aimlessly scrolled through social media. I had little on my mind.
But this all changed when I discovered the beauty of intentional thought. When I realized being more intellectual could actually become a competitive advantage in knowing myself and the world around me, I decided to make a change.
In committing to improving the way I’ve thought over the last few years, I’ve discovered a few key standouts. These suggestions have guided my thinking process, and they have worked wonders in allowing me to use my brain to my benefit.
Slow Down
In his book, Exactly What To Say, Phil M Jones writes, “The worst time to think about the thing you are going to say is in the moment you are saying it.” This is powerful.
Phil is sharing that if we are too quick to act or speak, we’ve already lost. We must slow down our thought processes and prepare more for our next move.
Award-winning Economist Daniel Kahneman also supports this notion with his work in Thinking Fast and Slow. Slower…
