9 Ways Thinking Like a Philosopher Will Make You Wiser

We are all lovers of wisdom

We are all lovers of wisdom

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“The unexamined life is not worth living.” — Socrates

How often do you reflect on your life?

We often think of philosophy as something esoteric and impractical. However, it doesn’t have to be that way. Thinking like a philosopher doesn’t mean asking never-ending questions or setting up intellectual traps.

The word “philosophy” literally means the love of wisdom — it’s about getting more involved with the world. To better understand how we act and think.

Wisdom distinguishes great leaders from the rest. If knowledge is information, wisdom is acting upon that knowledge. We can gain a lifetime of knowledge, yet never extract any wisdom out of it.

You don’t need to become a philosopher to think like one — you need to be a lover of wisdom.

1. Go Slow to Go Fast

Our world is driven by speed. We feel forced to keep pace with things because we fear missing out. But, if we are always in a rush, we are more prone to making mistakes and losing …