> _The Lost Art of Thinking | Gaining a Competitive Advantage_. Directed by Elijah Oxford, 2023. _YouTube_, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2b5KZoPliA](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2b5KZoPliA). # Taking the time to think is crucial to self-development ^dd62f1 - Thinking is a powerful tool to change yourself and your environment - If you think that sleeping 8 hours a day will make you feel more energetic, it will prompt you to go to bed early, and you will have immediate feedback when you wake up - Wisdom is not purely based off experience; it is the experience paired with the reflection on the event. You have to take the time to reflect; it is not automatic - Writing is a practical exercise for being able to think as it prompts you to articulate your thoughts in a coherent manner - Thinking can be very uncomfortable at first. If you feel like you do not want to be left alone with your thoughts, it is a clear sign that you should be. - Taking 60 minutes to do nothing but think about your current problem will enable you to see it for what it is and not what you think it is - Dedicate certain blocks within your day to thinking and writing with no distractions - The less you want to do it, the more you need to - Taking a walk with no music or meditation are good options