[Read5for5 📚] Writing is Thinking: Learning to Write with Confidence

"In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends."

― Martin Luther King Jr.

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Hi friends,

This is Kei and Kazuki from Glasp 👋

We are excited to start Day 4 of the 5 Day Reading Challenge 📚✨ Here are three good articles we choose, so when you finish reading any of them or any article you want, share it on Twitter with the hashtag, "#read5for5"! Let's read good articles together and connect with like-minded people🤝

Today's Reading List 📚

(1) Writing is Thinking: Learning to Write with Confidence by Steph Smith (15 mins)

• Writing's Value: The author transitioned from doubt to leading a large Publications team, emphasizing that with practice, anyone can write effectively.

• Writing Equals Thinking: Writing helps clarify and communicate thoughts, with the real challenge being the thinking behind it. These processes are interlinked, reinforcing each other.

• Author's Method: The writer follows a six-step process from ideation to final writing, which helps reduce friction and improve the quality of the output. Consistency is key to mastering the skill.

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(2) How to Make Smart Decisions Without Getting Lucky by FS Blog (11 mins)

• Decision-Making Significance: Effective decisions profoundly impact life and business, but most aren't formally taught this skill.

• Pitfalls in Decision-Making: Common mistakes include cognitive biases, misinformation, and prioritizing appearance over genuine outcomes.

• Improving Decision Quality: Utilizing diverse mental tools from various disciplines and adopting structured thinking frameworks can enhance decision-making.

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(3) The danger of emotional reasoning and using our emotions as proof by Dr. Hannah Rose (5 mins)

• Emotional reasoning is believing something is true based on feelings, not evidence, which can lead to negative thought cycles and self-fulfilling prophecies.

• Originated by psychiatrist Aaron Beck, it's connected to "automatic thinking" where emotions sway perceptions.

• To counteract, individuals should seek objective evidence, journal their thoughts, and discuss feelings with trusted peers.

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Excited to learn with you!
See you tomorrow again ;)

Best,
Glasp team

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