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What does it mean?
Remove vague thought patterns to operate from a clear and fundamental level of understanding.
In plain terms
Stop vague thinking and work from a clear base.
What can you take from it?
Eliminate unclear thoughts to think better.

Where it applies

  • decision making
  • problem solving
  • study

Putting it to work

  • define terms clearly
  • simplify complex thoughts

Questions to consider

  • Where is your thinking unclear?
  • How do you define clear thought?

Another view

Some ambiguity is unavoidable in complex topics.

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