A Logical Approach to Life

For a better life, think forward, backwards, deeper and wider

Thomas Oppong

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Artwork: A thinker, a young Roman monk/1848/Alexandre Cabanel/Public domain

Life is complex but not complicated. As much as we’d like to think that everything is black and white and there are no shades of grey, the truth is life is often much more ambiguous than that.

In fact, it’s almost impossible to see all the different possibilities at play when we look at things from a logical point of view.

For many people, life is filled with so much pace that they often feel like they’re always running from one thing to the next. And while this isn’t necessarily bad, there are many benefits to slowing down or pausing to think about a better or wiser way forward.

Life can be hectic, and for the most part, it’s a good thing. But there are times when we need to slow things down and find ways to be more efficient, productive and logical. That means being rational and deliberate about your actions and choices about your future self.

There are two main ways of thinking: linear and circular. Linear thinking follows a series of steps from A to Z, beginning to end. Circular thinking involves starting with an end state and then working backwards to figure out how you got there.

Linear thinkers focus on the results they achieve in their day-to-day lives, while…

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Thomas Oppong

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