From Rigid Beliefs to Open Minds: A Journey in Seeking Truth

Reading Time: 3 minutes In today’s polarized world, thinking critically and maintaining an open mind is more essential than ever. Whether in religion, politics, or everyday life, seeking truth requires us to question our beliefs and remain open to new ideas. Growing Up in a Closed Mental System As a teenager, I grew up in a rigid religious tradition, …

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Unlock Your Thoughts: How Obsidian Can Help You Record and Develop Your Ideas

Reading Time: 6 minutes For some time now, I’ve felt a need to pay more attention to what I’m thinking about things. “Don’t spend much time thinking about what other people think. Think about what you think.” The Daily Stoic, by Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman I tried doing meditation for 5 minutes every morning. I would focus on …

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Garbage In, Garbage Out — What Do You Let Into Your Mind?

Reading Time: 4 minutes What you allow into your mind makes a difference in your life, positive or negative. “You’re only going to be as good as the stuff you surround yourself with.” Austin Kleon, writing in Steal Like An Artist.“ We’ve all heard the old saying, “Garbage in, garbage out.” If we fill our minds with mental garbage, …

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Complexity is a Positive: Why We Need to Demand and Support it in Today’s World

Reading Time: 3 minutes In today’s quote, Adam Grant writes, “As consumers of information, we have a role to play in embracing a more nuanced point of view. When we’re reading, listening, or watching, we can learn to recognize complexity as a signal of credibility. We can favor content and sources that present many sides.” In our fast-paced world, …

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