Don’t be afraid to appear “stupid”.
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Editor’s note: Sometimes in our lives and work, we are afraid of showing ignorance and fear of showing timidity. However, you will slowly find that those who like to ask questions (sometimes even questions you think are very mentally retarded), and those who are not afraid to show their ignorance, make rapid progress. Staying “smart and humble” may prevent you from realizing that what you believe may actually be wrong. Therefore, when the company is in a meeting, don’t think that your ideas are not mature enough to express your views, and bravely speak out, even if it is flawed, bravely ask, even if it seems a little “stupid”. Those who accept their ignorance and keep thinking and asking questions will continue to improve their thinking logic and repair their blind spots in knowledge, and they will succeed in the end. The author of this article Thomas Oppong, the original title is “Socratic Ignorance: The Beginning Of Wisdom”, I hope to inspire you.
About seeking knowledge, my favorite sentence is:
“Don’t think about why you are asking, just keep asking. Don’t worry about questions you can’t answer, and don’t try to explain questions you can’t know. Curiosity itself is the cause. When you think about eternity, life and reality behind Don’t you feel awe and awe at the mystery of the wonderful structure? This is the miracle of human thinking—using its structure, concepts and patterns as tools to explain what humans see, feel and touch. Try Understanding a little more every day, holy curiosity.”
This is what Albert Einstein said. He believes that questioning and curiosity are the key to learning and seeking knowledge. People are sometimes afraid of appearing ignorant because they are afraid that they will appear “stupid.” However, the smartest people in the world are often those who ask the most questions in their lives and careers and seek better solutions to problems.
Einstein’s theory of relativity began with a simple, almost naive but “beautiful question” he put forward. The idea of the question was “What if I let a beam of light pass through the universe?”
This sentence “if” led him to the theory of relativity. Scientists make new discoveries by asking new and better questions—ignorance opens the door to knowledge.
New knowledge allows us to think clearly and act clearly. It helps us change the world by making us aware of our blind spots.
Socrates famously said: “I only know one thing, that is, I know nothing.”
He also said: “The only true wisdom is to know that you know nothing.” Socrates was a Greek philosopher and is considered one of the founders of Western philosophy. He believes he has a responsibility to make people aware of their ignorance.
Socrates believes that if you do not reflect on your own ideas, beliefs, principles, and worldviews, and constantly check them, you may spend your life on wrong ideas and beliefs.
According to Socrates, we have to clear the misconceptions in our minds, which is a necessary step towards wiseness. Socrates believes that the love of wisdom is the most important pursuit, above all else.
Wisdom is to recognize what we don’t know, or what we know can improve our mind. Therefore, Socrates knew that he was not smart. Because of this, he has a kind of wisdom.
Charles Caleb Colton, a British clergyman, writer and collector, said: “Ignorance exists at the bottom of all human knowledge. The deeper we understand, the closer we are to it. .”
So I try to be curious at all times. If I don’t understand something, I will look for the best answer and read the best books.
I am very interested in the knowledge of science, psychology, philosophy, technology, finance and other interdisciplinary subjects. I am currently exploring the nature of the world, the human mind, and the history and development of philosophical thought.
I recently ordered dozens of books, including Will Durant’s “He Story of Philosophy”, Walter Isaacson’s “Einstein “Biography” (Einstein) and so on.
I believe that the more knowledge you have, the better you can deal with the problems, challenges and struggles in life. Recognizing our blind spots and ignorance in our field can be an excellent catalyst for learning and improving ourselves.
Ken Reynolds of Smashing magazine believes that a person who knows nothing about a subject is more likely to be reborn than someone who is obstructed by “so-called wisdom.” The angle to touch it.
Not knowing the answers to all life and career questions can also be a source of inspiration, curiosity, and personal growth.
Mark Twain once said, “All you need in life is ignorance and self-confidence. Success is inevitable.”
Ignorance is not an obstacle to action, but a source of accelerated learning. Open thinking and willingness to try will bestThe way to surprise you.
Mark Leary, a social and personality psychologist at Duke University, said: “Smart humility” may prevent you from realizing that what you believe may actually be wrong. “
When you explore different topics, ideas and new ways of thinking, you will first learn some things that you have overlooked before, and gradually open up your horizons and make better cross-domain connections, which can stimulate creativity thinking.
Ignorance is not your enemy. You can be ignorant, stare at what you don’t fully understand, openly learn and adapt to new ways to improve your thinking process, and do your best to make better decisions.
Knowledge is the most valuable thing in life. Instead of complaining about your lack of experience or expertise, you should actively seek knowledge and be aware of your ignorance.
If you think you have learned everything, you will stop moving forward. But when you find a gap in your knowledge, you should treat it as an opportunity to seek wisdom and become a better person.
Translator: Jane