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Challenge your beliefs/ assumptions. If you have a particular worldview, it can be helpful to challenge it with new evidence or viewpoints.
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“Thinking is learning all over again how to see, directing one’s consciousness, making of every image a privileged place.”
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Think for yourself: question everything you hear and see without accepting anything at face value. “A man who does not think for himself does not think at all.”
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“Think twice before you speak, because your words and influence will plant the seed of either success or failure in the mind of another.”
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Ask better questions: Start with “Why”. “Judge a man by his questions rather than by his answers.”
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For better or worse. “You are what you think.” While this may be true, it is important to remember that your experiences and environment shape your thoughts.
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Thinking clearly is a key skill for success. When you improve your thinking skills, you can quickly make smarter decisions. As you grow, new challenges will emerge, and you’ll need to think outside your usual box.
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It will force you to question your assumptions.
Your "default" beliefs and worldview are not always reasonable; it’s healthy to “argue against yourself” and see how your views hold up.
We leave clues when we're less objective.
If you're getting irritated or highly emotional about a topic, you're probably not thinking rationally or objectively. You might be emotionally invested in the subject or hold particular beliefs that prevent you from looking at other viewpoints.
It can be tempting to stereotype new colleagues or clients, or to make assumptions about them based on just a few pieces of information.
Set time aside to listen when you meet someone new. Give them space to talk about their viewpoints and take time to absorb these.
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