“You can't trust your judgment when your imagination is out of focus.”
— Paul Graham
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If your imagination is all over the place, it's hard to make good decisions. Think about when you're really tired and trying to decide what to eat for dinner—you might pick something unhealthy because it's easy, not because it's the best choice. Similarly, when you're not thinking clearly or are distracted, your ideas and choices can become messy. For example, if you're imagining unrealistic outcomes, you might overlook practical options that could actually work. To make wiser decisions, it's important to keep your thoughts clear and focused on what's real. In daily life, staying calm and concentrating on the present can help you see things more clearly and choose better.
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Clarity Decision-making Focus Imagination Intuition Judgment Mindfulness Perception Self-awareness Trust
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