The most thought-provoking thing in our thought-provoking time is that we are still not thinking.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Despite living in an era that demands thought, people often fail to engage in deep thinking.
- In plain terms
- We should be thinking more but often do not.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize deep thinking in complex times.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you thinking deeply today?
- What distracts you?
Another view
Constant noise can make deep thinking difficult.
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