George Orwell

When we are facing multiple deadlines, we often tend to focus on the tasks in front of us rather than the ones that seem far off, regardless of how important they might be. 

Our existence is invaded by science and technology as never before. For many of us, this brings comfort and rewards, but this existence is also more complicated and sometimes agitated.

Our lives are full of real and imaginary risks, and distinguishing between them isn’t easy. We have to be able to decide what to believe and how to act on that.

“Science is not a body of facts. Science is a method for deciding whether what we choose to believe has a basis in the laws of nature or not.”

There are four overlooked but fundamental skills that can help you thrive in life.

1. When to trust your gut and when to rely on your rational mind.
2. Self-control, especially in the age of unlimited distractions.
3. How to communicate with anyone.
4. The ability to judge what is true, right, or lasting.

These skills can be acquired with experience and time and can help you achieve success.

• We rely on intuition when we make decisions without active reasoning. 90% of critical decisions are made using our intuition.
• When we rely on logic, objectivity, and analysis, we depend on rational decision making.

It is advantageous to master both intuition and rational thought processes. When your choices regularly lead to negative outcomes, you may be unconsciously making decisions from the wrong place.