“He who thinks little errs much…” ― Leonardo da Vinci
“How to think” is the process and skills we use in reasoning.
That means relying on critical thinking techniques, mental models and thinking tools to make informed choices.
It also means considering multiple perspectives before making up your mind about life-changing decisions.
For example, an investor researching a potential investment might gather information on the company’s financial performance, analyse market trends, and use critical thinking skills to make a well-informed decision on whether to invest.
Warren Buffett, one of the world’s most successful investors, is well known for his ability to spot profitable investments.
But many people don’t know he devotes much of his day to reading. He reads widely and deeply, from newspapers and magazines to books about business, finance, investing, and biographies of other successful people.
Buffett reads to gain knowledge, to stay informed and up to date, and to find the gems of wisdom that can be applied to his investments.
“I still probably spend five or six hours a day reading,” Buffett says in HBO’s documentary, “Becoming Warren Buffett.”
“I like to sit and think. I spend a lot of time doing that and sometimes it is pretty unproductive, but I find it enjoyable to think about business or investment problems.”