The Brain Attic
Think of your brain as an attic: it has limited space. Be selective about what information you store, how you organize it, and how you retrieve it.
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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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