It’s interesting to me that these people have both become very personally accomplished, and have produced ideas or writing that have had a big influence on how I think. This makes sense since both making effective life decisions and having novel insights require you to figure out non-obvious true things about the world, which are sometimes... See more

2. Comfort with Discomfort.  Discomfort leads to growth. It is an absolute necessity.  If you train yourself to accept and embrace discomfort, you will always have an edge.

Deep thinking does not only lead to understanding others, it leads to understanding yourself and how you can learn from your mistakes. The deep thinkers are not weak individuals, their empathy carries so much strength and wisdom. They are not afraid to reflect and wonder about what confuses them. They’re not afraid to confront their thoughts.

It’s a... See more