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We can't think faster
You can't force yourself to think faster. If you do, you'll likely make worse decisions.
There is a way to improve the quality of your decisions without resorting to hacks to speed them up.
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Upgrading your brain
Integrating new, better approaches to thinking does not lead to immediate improvements. It takes lots of time and repetition, just like any other skills.
Making good decisions is hard work and needs reduced pressure. It requires constant learning and verif...
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The "hurry up" culture is unsustainable
Everyone is trying to work faster all the time, and they pressure everyone around them to work faster too. Examples include:
- Loading on extra work.
- Railing against any apparent waste of time.
- Expecting superb performance all the time.
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Our thinking rate is fixed
The rate at which we process information is fixed, Tom DeMarco points out. If you're under pressure, the quality of your decision worsens. You may miss possible angles, won't think ahead, etc.
The clearer you think, the better your decisions will be. This often mea...
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Making good decisions with a large amount of information
If you are a knowledge worker, most of your work is trying to make the right decisions using a large amount of information. You need to discern what is the most effective for a desired goal and anticipate potential problems.
You may find yourself wanting to make decisions faster s...
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Quiz yourself
This is an extremely effective way to speed up the learning process.
If you quiz yourself and answer incorrectly, you are more likely to remember the right answer after you look it up and you'll also remember the fact you didn't remember.
How to Increase Your Stamina
The key to long-distance running is pacing. If you're running faster than what your body can effectively sustain, you'll burn out. If you pick a speed just below that critical threshold, you can run for hours with the right mindset.
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