Read widely, think deeply from "summary" of 101 Crucial Lessons They Don't Teach You in Business School by Chris Haroun
Reading is an essential part of gaining knowledge and forming opinions. It is important to not only read, but to also contemplate the content so that we can develop our own, unique thinking. This process can help us to make sound decisions, and can also be the foundation for creativity.- Studying a large selection of resources helps nurture critical thinking abilities as one learns to form logical connections from what has been read that can be applied to create effective solutions.
- Exposure to different ideas, opinions, industries, and topics can vastly expand an individual's school of thought which can lead to more implementation of successful strategies.
- Expanding your knowledge base can increase the depths of understanding in how businesses are run and decisions that are made; reading extensively gives you more motivation for further learning.
- When taking in new information, ask yourself questions so that comprehension goes beyond just skimming what is seen - consider both pros and cons and come up with alternative methods of problem solving where possible.
- Going beyond just taking it all in, engaging in deep analysis allows one to reflect and draw their own potential outcomes from given scenarios.
- The art of embracing criticism can go a long way—reading various publications or authors will give insight into alternative points of view and help build an open-minded attitude.
- Mining data from multiple references can provide insights and useful cues which help provide precedence to important matters when making decisions about business.
- Forge your own path instead of copying what others say; become an experienced expert by mastering how to read between the lines, think outside the box, and try out new strategic ideas.
