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What does it mean?
The author jokes about the distance between different thoughts or ideas within their own mind.
In plain terms
Thinking clearly takes a long time sometimes.
What can you take from it?
Allow time for thoughts to connect.

Where it applies

  • solving a puzzle
  • making a decision
  • waking up

Putting it to work

  • give ideas time to settle
  • don't rush decisions
  • meditate

Questions to consider

  • How long does thinking take you?
  • Are your thoughts connected?

Another view

It ignores actual neurological processes.

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