Reflections by doing
January 05, 2015
-Karthik Gurumurthy
You know how some people think big ideas only come from sitting in a quiet room thinking deep thoughts? Well, turns out that's not really how it works! The best insights often come when we're getting our hands dirty and actually doing stuff.
Think about it like being a scientist (but for your life). You wouldn't just write down theories and call it a day - you'd test them out! And sometimes those tests might show you're totally wrong, which kinda stinks but is super important to know.
Here's the funny thing: we're actually pretty bad at reflection compared to people from way back when. We're too busy scrolling through our phones or binge-watching shows to really think about what we're doing and learning. But real reflection isn't just about thinking - it's about doing something and then thinking about what happened.
It's like the Buddha - he didn't figure life out by chilling in his palace. He had to get out there and experience the real world first!
The tricky part about reflection is that it takes more than just being smart. You need:
- The humility to admit when you're wrong (ouch!)
- The courage to face your not-so-great qualities
- The ability to sit with your thoughts without reaching for your phone every five minutes
And here's the kicker - some folks spend way too much time talking about what they're going to do or how they feel about stuff, and not enough time actually doing things. It's like they're all theory and no practice.
Bottom line? Don't just sit there thinking about life - get out there, try stuff, mess up, think about what happened, and then try again. That's how you actually learn and grow!
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