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While most of us allow our attention to splinter across countless pursuits, the practice of selective attention encourages a strategic reticence—to choose what to ignore instead of continuously absorbing overwhelming information. The essential wisdom is that it’s not about acquiring more knowledge but rather accurately applying the right knowledge in a way that facilitates effective outcomes.
Decision-Making: Crafting Clear Choices
Life is fundamentally a collection of decisions, yet formal education rarely covers decision-making skills. Instead of purely theoretical knowledge, learning to evaluate life choices pragmatically can lead to better outcomes.
Three approaches can transform decision-making: