“What do I mean by right thinking? Thought must be vital, dynamic, not mechanical or imitative.”
— J. Krishnamurti
Some studies say following a keto diet is the best way to become fit while others recommend intermittent fasting. One influencer assures you that Instagram reels posted at 8 PM get the highest reach while another declares 11 PM as the best time. One Facebook group swears by a particular mutual fund while another group trashes it.
So many opinions, so many methods—which one should you choose? Not the one that everyone arrives at a consensus on, but the one that’s best for you. And how will you discover it? By trying multiple options.
Most of what we call thinking today is just the following of trends or expert opinions. The result is a mind filled with a smorgasbord of ideas, none of which seem to work. (Of course, they won’t. Moving a millimeter in 10 different directions is not progress.)
Instead, commit to an approach for a few weeks or months. Then, try another approach, then a third. Now you can compare the results, think clearly, and figure out what suits you, given your circumstances, bandwidth, risk appetite, and so on. Retain what works and let go of the rest.
Let the world keep chasing the next shiny object. Meanwhile, you stick to what moves you forward.