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by developuh 3218 days ago
Naval has such clarity of thoughts. How does one achieve this ? Is this something that can be learnt ?
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carapace 3218 days ago
Read the works of clear thinkers (subject is not so important.)

Two that leap to mind: Wendell Berry and Norbert Wiener

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travmatt 3218 days ago
Also, having to refine and articulate your thoughts
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moretai 3218 days ago
Thank you
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moretai 3218 days ago
Lots of LSD
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travmatt 3218 days ago
Clarity of thought isn't something I'd associate with lots of LSD. Typically I find chronic users struggle to articulate their thoughts and appear 'spacy'.
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mceoin 3218 days ago
Philosophy and meditation.
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cee_el1234 3217 days ago
(imo) Putting things into perspective (e.g. "pale blue dot" )
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blizkreeg 3218 days ago
experiences and watchfully learning from them.
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