Rules of Thinking, The

RULE 63

Think like a hive

This Rule follows on from the last one. I know plenty of people whose mental abilities I am in awe of. People who can think like lightning, or who can solve problems intuitively, or generate ideas like turning on a tap, or get their heads round massively complex logistical concepts, or add up big numbers in their head, or make sideways leaps, or see clearly where the moral compass is pointing.

I have also worked with people who think slowly, are hyper-analytical, or who put facts and data before the human angle. These are all things that I personally can find somewhat frustrating. However it’s important to recognise that these ways of thinking have their place, and there are times when they can be more valuable than ...