All of us think. But not all of our thoughts are deep. This is thinking beyond what your brain defaults to. This is a problem. Do you know why?
Deep thinking allows us to increase the amount of useful and valuable ideas we have. Your ability to think valuable thoughts will have an effect on the quality of your actions. Take valuable action to make a difference in your life.
However, the main reason people don’t think hard enough is that it is very hard.
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Deep thinking is work.
It’s not because of the innumerable thoughts and ideas that can overwhelm your processor (i.e., Your brain. It was said that it is the normal human focus that will drift away every 10 seconds. If you are focusing on one topic, you will need: Refocus. It would be best if you kept trying to make it happen.
This is the reason thinking is so hard. Every 10 seconds, you must decide whether or not to keep thinking about the topic. You can lose your focus if you don’t make the decision, and you need to refocus. If you don’t feel alert, you will be distracted and move on.
Try this great thinking exercise: Find a quiet place with no distractions, choose a key topic and start to think about it. Use a timer to help you think about the topic for ten uninterrupted minutes.
As attention spans differ greatly, each person’s success is dependent on them. Begin with 10 minutes. If you think you can do it. Then go on. You can successfully refocus 60 times if you fall into the typical statistic of losing focus after 10 seconds.
It is possible to be surprised at how many ideas you have and how difficult it can be to focus.
A New Way to Live
What if instead of focusing on what we want, we focused on who we are and how we can get there. What if you considered the possibilities before you get hit with the consequences. What if we could compare the outcomes of different lifestyles to achieve our desired outcomes? What if we were able to do all this with incredible persistence?
This life philosophy is easy to implement. All that’s required is focused, disciplined thinking. It is very useful for all areas of your life, even major decisions.
Too often, we gravitate towards the pre-defined mold set out by society. Society suggests that if you are in this situation, you should do this. Deep thinking allows one to pick the situation they are in and then to determine the best solution.
My school system did not allow me to think free and deeply as a child. Instead, it taught me how to memorize dates and to follow these steps. We are so much better than that!
I am not advocating the creation of detailed plans that cover a lifetime. Because these plans are likely to be destroyed once “life happens,” I mean general values, direction, goals, well-thought-out lifestyles, and diets. You’ll have fewer surprises when you look at your life.
Deep thought drives us to live up to our potential by empowering us to think deeply and to take responsibility for our values. Don’t do what the rest of the world wants you to. You can think, plan, research, and your own judgment will guide you. Step back from the noise to engage in deep thinking.
