Thinking Skills | Journey of a Strategic Thinker | Day 37

“The problem with popular thinking is that it doesn’t require you to think at all.”


 

Thinking Skills | Journey of a Strategic Thinker | Day 37



Last one month in this journey has been exciting. You can find more about that here:

Thinking Skills | Journey of a Strategic Thinker

Today we explore another paradigm of thinking models. The more easy to understand these models are, higher the chance that you'll remember them and use them. In my pursuit to look for easy to understand thinking models, I landed upon this book - "How Successful People Think".  


Popular Thinking:


Japan is a beautiful place. But people only visit what's popular, thus miss a lot of other important stuff.



1. Popular thinking can be limiting and detrimental to personal growth and success.
   - Popular thinking is average and lacks the value of good thinking.
   - It resists change and innovation, hindering progress.
   - It often brings only average results and mediocrity.


  • Popular thinking
    • can be limiting
    • resists change and innovation
    • brings only average results


2. Questioning the acceptance of popular thinking is crucial for personal development.
   - Popular thinking sometimes means not thinking at all, as it doesn't require critical thought.
   - Popular thinking offers false hope and can lead to poor decision-making.
   - Popular thinking is slow to embrace change, while innovation requires challenging the status quo.

  • Popular thinking
    • Questioning it is crucial
    • means not thinking at all
    • offers false hope
    • can lead to poor decision


3. Popular thinking can be flawed, and it's important to think independently.
   - Acceptance does not equal intelligence; popular ideas can be incorrect.
   - Many historical examples, such as the belief in the earth's centrality or opposition to women's suffrage, demonstrate the fallibility of popular thinking.
   - Following popular thinking can lead to financial mistakes, like accumulating debt.

  • Popular thinking
    • can be flawed
    • Think independently instead

4. Challenging popular thinking requires conscious effort and willingness to be unpopular.
   - Thinking before blindly following others is essential for success.
   - Being willing to go against the norm can lead to unique opportunities and outcomes.
   - Unpopular thinking is underrated, misunderstood, but crucial for progress.

  • Challenging Popular thinking
    • Requires conscious effort
    • Willingness to be unpopular
    • Essential for success

5. Appreciating different perspectives and thinking styles fosters innovation.
   - Exposing oneself to diverse individuals and ideas promotes innovative thinking.
   - Spending time with people who think differently encourages thinking outside the box.
  • Question everything Popular #1
    -- Develop the habit of questioning
    -- Avoid the path of least resistance
    -- Encourage independent thought
  • Embrace unpopular thinking #2
    -- Be open to going against the norm
    -- Seek out unique opportunities
    -- What others overlooked due to popular beliefs
    -- Be willing to face potential criticism
  • Surround yourself Thinkers #3
    -- Engage with people from various backgrounds
    -- Actively seek out alternative viewpoints
    -- Question Everything
    -- Make friends with people who are different

Recommendations:

1. Develop the habit of questioning popular thinking and avoiding the path of least resistance.
   - Encourage independent thought and critical analysis.
   - Consider the long-term consequences and potential risks of following popular trends.

2. Embrace unpopular thinking and be open to going against the norm.
   - Seek out unique opportunities that others may overlook due to popular beliefs.
   - Be willing to face potential criticism or rejection for thinking differently.

3. Surround yourself with diverse individuals and appreciate different perspectives.
   - Engage with people from various backgrounds, industries, and experiences.
   - Actively seek out alternative viewpoints to broaden your thinking.

4. Recognize the value of unpopular thinking and its potential for progress.
   - Understand that success resulting from unpopular thinking may not receive immediate recognition or acceptance.
   - Embrace the seeds of vision and opportunity that unpopular thinking holds.


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