What is "Thinking"?

Have you ever wondered what exactly is thinking? Think for a second about that...


Some people would refer to thinking as memorizing facts and then recalling them later. But, thinking goes much deeper than that. Consider the question I asked, "What exactly is thinking? - think about it for a second".


Thinking is nothing more than solving problems. That's it. It's trying to find a solution to a problem. This can only be done when you have enough information at hand to come to a conclusion about the problem. Remember that knowledge is power. If you don't have the information at hand then pose the question in Google to find out. Learn how to use Google as a resource to look for good sources versus bad sources of information. This is a learned skill. Don't just click on the top link and give it a quick read. Get really versed in what you should be looking for before you come to a conclusion.


Some people seek out the advice of others. But be aware that some advice can be damaging. Let me give you an example. Let's say that you are wanting to get out of debt and you ask someone for their advice. Before you consider asking them look at their situation. Are they in debt themselves? If so would their advice really be that helpful? Seek out those that are already doing what you want to be doing. They are the ones to give the best advice. This is the difference in looking at good quality sources of information versus bad sources. And this comes down to thinking - you are problem solving.

To be able to problem solve effectively you must have all the information at hand you need and the best information you can obtain. Remember this is a learned skill. Knowledge is the building blocks - the foundation for wisdom. Without it you are throwing darts in a dark room. Good look on hitting the target.