The Holmes System vs. The Watson System
We have two modes of thinking: fast and lazy (Watson) vs. slow and deliberate (Holmes). Mastery lies in cultivating the Holmes system — careful, rational thought over snap judgments.
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By channeling Sherlock Holmes’s method of mindful observation and logical reasoning, we can train our minds to think more clearly, make better decisions, and approach life more intelligently.
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