How to develop independent thinking: Tips Bruce Lee

1. Remember that no dogma does not reflect the reality of the whole

People usually stick to the traditions and attitudes that are common in their country. These traditions and beliefs determine what behavior is right and what it means to live well. But when you are exposed to the influence of just one cultural or ideological system, your thinking is limited to a very narrow range of values.

Bruce Lee was greatly influenced by Chinese philosophy, and he tried to carry the Eastern values in the West. Nevertheless, he is always conscious of the limitations of a tradition, and combined ideas from different cultures to come to their own conclusions.

Any dogma proclaims itself the only true one. But if we look at history, we see that each of them has its advantages and disadvantages.

Usually people hold a certain dogma only by accident: because it is common, where they were born or thought was right in their surroundings.

This does not mean that absolutely can not believe the views that are supported by the majority. You just need to think and be careful. Each culture or ideology can learn something, the main thing - do not forget that no one does not reflect the reality in its entirety.

During one interview with Bruce Lee was asked what he still considers himself a Chinese or American. "Neither one nor the other, - he said. - I consider myself a man. "

2. Develop intellectual confidence

If some idea has been around for a long time, so there is good reason for this. Therefore, in order to refute the dogma of the existing need to have the intellectual confidence. You have to believe that the reason that you reject or accept something really good and that it is not will introduce you astray.

Bruce Lee believed that his confidence in their physical abilities stemmed from the intellectual confidence. Thanks to the confidence he gained by developing his mind, he could rely on their own thinking and actions.

Independent thinking will help to develop and move forward. To think independently, you need to work on a and their views.

3. Strive for self-expression rather than to imitate

Education - is not just an imitation of or the ability to accumulate knowledge and to adapt to them. It is a process of continuous discovery, that never ends.

Bruce Lee

first you need to understand yourselfThen you will represent, that is suitable for you, and that - no. And after that you will develop in a direction that is important to you, and not be wasted on everything.

Any development starts with the basic level - with who you are and what you think is right. Of course, this too can change. After all, strive to become the best should always be. The main thing - do not try to be someone else. People are often too tied to the source of his inspiration and what from whom they take their lead. Although it can sometimes be helpful, often at the same time we lose our uniqueness.