To doubt everything or to believe everything are two equally convenient solutions; both dispense with the necessity of reflection. -Jules-Henri Poincare
How Reflective Thinking Can Make You More Successful
Most people don’t spend a great deal of time in reflective thinking. Why? Because it doesn’t sound very exciting. Reviewing your mistakes and your problems in a systematic way isn’t appealing to most people. But it can have a great return in your life.
- Reflective thinking gives you true perspective
- Reflective thinking gives emotional integrity to your thought life
- Reflective thinking increases your confidence in decision making
- Reflective thinking clarifies the big picture
- Reflective thinking takes a good experience and makes it a valuable experience
How to Become a Reflective Thinker
- Set aside time for reflection
- Remove yourself from distractions
- Regularly review your calendar or journal
- Ask the right questions
- Cement your learning through action
Reflective Thinking Action Plan
- Reflect daily
- Ask yourself the right questions
- Review your calendar
- Learn from great thinkers
* Source: How Successful People Think by John C. Maxwell