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Teach Yourself To Think

This book offers a structured approach to enhancing cognitive abilities, including problem-solving, analysis, and logical reasoning. more

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Edward de Bono
Edward de Bono

Edward de Bono is a renowned physician and expert in thinking skills. Born in May 1933, he is known for his contributions to the fields of creative thinking and problem-solving. Dr. de Bono has a deep background in both medicine and psychology, and his work has had a profound impact on the fields of education and business. more

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“That team might have been badly lacking, but they had the desire to make something of themselves, and that was all I needed. What I'm always looking for is effort, people who are driven to excellence and who will be tireless in their quest to achieve. It is not a sin not to know, as long as I can see that you're willing to learn; I will give you all the guidance you need as long as you'll do what it takes to be prepared. We didn't have strong offensive skills or a lot of talent, but building a strong defense just requires a tremendous amount of hard work, and that was something I could count on from this team.”

“অনেক লোক বিশ্বাস করে যে অজ্ঞতা আনন্দ কারণ কিছু না জানা সুখ আনতে পারে। বাস্তবে, এটি প্রায়শই বোঝায় যে জীবনে কিছু জিনিস বা মানুষকে এড়িয়ে চলাটা সুখের দিকে নিয়ে যেতে পারে!”

“Participants who scored high on self-control said that they automatically went out to exercise without thinking much about it. They usually did it in the same times and places. It had become part of their routine. Once again, people high in self-control were achieving success without exerting much effort. They weren’t white-knuckling their way to being healthy. Here’s the very happy implication: the worst, most effortful run will be that first one. Or the second, perhaps. But effort doesn’t last (in fact, if it does, you’re doing it wrong). Habits will form and take the effort off your hands.”