How to Think Clearly | The Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius

Thank you!

Summary
- Good thinking begins with clarity and clear thoughts.
- Clear thoughts lead to clear and intentional action.
- Clear action results in clear feedback, which improves our understanding of the world.
- A correct worldview enhances problem-solving abilities.
- Marcus Aurelius became a great thinker by learning to think clearly.
- Writing a private philosophy, like Marcus Aurelius did in his "Meditations," can help improve clarity of thought.
- Organizing thoughts and turning them into unambiguous, logical statements is crucial for clear thinking.

Highlights
- 🧠 Good thinking starts with clarity and clear thoughts.
- 💡 Clear thoughts lead to intentional action and clear feedback.
- 🌍 Improved understanding of the world enhances problem-solving abilities.
- 📚 Marcus Aurelius became a great thinker through clear thinking and writing his "Meditations."
- 📝 Organizing thoughts and formulating logical statements are essential for clear thinking.

"Erase the print of imagination. Stop the puppet strings of impulse. Define the present moment of time. Recognize what happens to you or to another. Analyse and divide the event into the casual and the material. Think of your final hour. Leave the wrong done by another where it started." -Marcus Aurelius, book seven

Thank you.. It's my main problm that I am not a good thinker.. That's why I can't use my brain perfectly for solving problems on my study😊

I dont know if its because im autistic but this has been the most normal thing to me for as long as i can remember. And it took me almost 20 years to realize that this way of thinking isnt the norm and it changed my way of looking at people and our awkward interactions.

Clear thoughts - happy life

These methods doesn't work for me

I have an ex girlfriend who kept saying "I refuse to change for anyone!". Initially, I was tactful and tried to show her that her "if then statement" was faulty. The more I tried, the more she used that line on me. I eventually had enough and said "you do realize that not being able store information in your brain and recall it when you need it - is the textbook definition of stupid! You learnt to wipe your bum so you are not stupid. You are simply choosing not to learn anything from me.". That was her choice but there is nothing scarierier to me than being around someone whos brain is in readonly mode. Ill bookmark this video as others are far more skilled in communicating the same concept but with way more tact than I. I suspect we have disney to thank for this "i am perfect the way i am" or "i have no room for improvement" mindset. Its actually a mind virus and is very common.

Well if I am not wrong all the philosophy and the ethical thinkings are first delivered to this world by Lord shri krishna in bagwad gita please if you can make videos on thinkings and words of Lord please❤❤❤❤

Well if I am not wrong all the philosophy and the ethical thinkings are first delivered to this world by Lord shri krishna in bagwad gita please if you can make videos on thinkings and words of Lord please❤❤❤❤

How to think clearly

Step 1- dont watch videos that tell you how to think clearly

logic is the worst enemy of Truth as self-righteousness is to virtue.

this video is delusional

"A clear thought leads to clear and intentional action" you got me on that one!
Keep up the good work!

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Morals in the ending⭐

Great video/insights! One issue: Marcus was a great thinker but an absent father; lesson? Balance is key.

Have a multi level approach to positive thinking ~™to resolve any inner conflict . this surely will help pave the way to clear thinking .

Aku di gudangnya Wahabi nih

Did he think clearly when he decided to murder hundreds of Christians?

This is all just the same shiz and it will never stick because constantly our perspectives and mindsets are shifting and we are nothing but moving atoms ever changing and bouncing around

Great video. Thanks for creating and posting.

Kind of, the result isn't always the same, it varies both due to it 1) being selected from a random distribution, 2) also due to environmental factors and 3) other unaccounted factors of the action itself. In your example, you publish the video but the views can vary greatly depending on many other factors, not just the 'philosopher' in the title.

when a 5.5 minute video has a minute and a half of advertising, I THINK, I won't be back to this channel

When buddhism can f up your mind BAD!

My greatest challenge is procrastination ,I easily get tired solving problem and before you see I get to adjust the solution forward,this have affected my life in many ways I really need help

I’m usually a clear thinker until my intuition kicks in

Im very grateful for my father. Althoughout my life, he has told me of mind-over-matter. If you want to be happy, then simply be happy, if you want to be angry, sad, confused, or disappointed, then you will be. You are in control of how you react to your surroundings. You cant always control your surroundings, but you can control how you act and react, and influence the world around you. This is one of the hundreds of lessons hes taught me in just the last 18 years. Im not religious, but i hope there is a heaven simply so he can go there when he passes, he deserves it and so much more. I love you dad, ill be better than you, for you ❤️

Kill everything that speaks

Was finding a video where i can sleep faster....found it finally

The truly great thinker is constantly growing and evolving 🔥

In order to get this "clear thinking" you just need to be calm in thinking. Accepting your thoughts, not fighting them

Avoid distractions

thinking clearly about something can still lead to complicated answers or complicated feedback. i think the way clear thinking is presented is too broad and general and so it is susceptible to counter-examples. although you should think clearly because what is the alternative, thinking unclearly? it doesnt seem beneficial for anyone.

That "if then statement" had programmers thinking

This whole video is an ad prompt?

Don't count the days, make the days count.

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This video emphasises logic as a means to solve problems. It places a great deal of faith in logic. Logic is, of course, a useful tool, but it is by no means the most powerful approach. Being a human construct, it can be limited. When you wish to find an effective solution to a complex problem, try this: Do not think. Focus on keeping your mind still, calm and receptive. Do not attempt to find the answer with your limited human thought process. Simply wait in presence. In this way, your subconscious mind is able to connect with a vastly greater source of wisdom (of which you are a part), which may provide the answer to your open mind. This answer can be so much more profound than the outputs of logic. This is not a religious approach - it is simply the manner of consciousness, and can be astonishingly effective.

It was basically just a 5 min advertisement for BRILLIANT

To enhance logical thinking and achieve your goals effectively, swift progression from intentional action to feedback is paramount. Take riding a bike, for instance; although understanding the mechanics through reading and contemplation is essential, the true learning experience comes from getting on the bike, making mistakes, and gaining valuable feedback. Embrace the iterative process of learning, as it reinforces your logical prowess and propels you towards success. Don’t get stuck in paralysis by analysis.

Clear thinking leads to good thinking. And unambiguous actions. If then statements

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Was I supposed to be hypnotized?

simple... yet very productive. God know how long it can take someone to understand this

So in short it's a matter of testing and failing. Do more of what works and less of what doesn't.

How did your idea for this video start? What was that one "thought" that started this process? With such a good video, and the results coming from it, I can't help but ask you your personal thought process that lead to your success?