What do you want to do in your future?
This question I've asked myself thousands times since I was in junior high school.
In Taiwan, it seems many people determine their future by their examination's grades, parents expectation and vanity. Few people ponder what do they really want to do for their life and few people know what are good at.
However, fortunately we are in a great diversified society and open world. We can actively search ourselves. Now I wish I can think independently. Independent thinking is an ability that allows an individual to question information from an authority. Think for yourself. People and media sound like authorities because of their position or status in society. However, questioning them when something appears wrong or asking for further explanation about an idea produces positive results for both the inquirer and authority. (from eHow Culture & Society Editor )
Here are the steps provided by them.
(Step 1) Rank experience above authority. Taking into account what the authority figure is saying, determine how it relates to your own experience. Recognize the authority's motivation. People receive funding to promote an idea or product, which they may overstate or misinform the public.
(Step 2) Rely on your gut feeling. When something doesn't seem right, there probably is something not right about the what you are being told. Investigate to discover the truth.
(Step 3) Watch out for generalities. Statements that begin with "All parents…" or "Everyone knows…" lack real substance. A counter question is "Who?" You want a specific person.
(Step 4) Stay calm. Authorities may feel their information is valid despite obvious flaws. Stay calm if the situation gets heated. You need your logical viewpoint to stay firm but calm.
(Step 5) Collect all the facts before making a judgment on a circumstance. Gaps of information make it hard to make a sound decision. Look at all perspectives. Be in the other person's shoes is a common way of discovering true motive or reasoning behind authorities stance.
(Step 6) Let them be right. Recognize that authorities speak from their own experience, which is right for them.
(Step 7) Be heroic. Take a stand and say you don't agree. Practice, keep at it and you will live a happier life, thinking independently.
Anyway...Now you may think I am thinking too much...
Ok... I try to simpfly what I'd like to tell. For me , I want to be a person who enjoy every moment. Life is too short to regard.
In Taiwan, it seems many people determine their future by their examination's grades, parents expectation and vanity. Few people ponder what do they really want to do for their life and few people know what are good at.
However, fortunately we are in a great diversified society and open world. We can actively search ourselves. Now I wish I can think independently. Independent thinking is an ability that allows an individual to question information from an authority. Think for yourself. People and media sound like authorities because of their position or status in society. However, questioning them when something appears wrong or asking for further explanation about an idea produces positive results for both the inquirer and authority. (from eHow Culture & Society Editor )
Here are the steps provided by them.
(Step 1) Rank experience above authority. Taking into account what the authority figure is saying, determine how it relates to your own experience. Recognize the authority's motivation. People receive funding to promote an idea or product, which they may overstate or misinform the public.
(Step 2) Rely on your gut feeling. When something doesn't seem right, there probably is something not right about the what you are being told. Investigate to discover the truth.
(Step 3) Watch out for generalities. Statements that begin with "All parents…" or "Everyone knows…" lack real substance. A counter question is "Who?" You want a specific person.
(Step 4) Stay calm. Authorities may feel their information is valid despite obvious flaws. Stay calm if the situation gets heated. You need your logical viewpoint to stay firm but calm.
(Step 5) Collect all the facts before making a judgment on a circumstance. Gaps of information make it hard to make a sound decision. Look at all perspectives. Be in the other person's shoes is a common way of discovering true motive or reasoning behind authorities stance.
(Step 6) Let them be right. Recognize that authorities speak from their own experience, which is right for them.
(Step 7) Be heroic. Take a stand and say you don't agree. Practice, keep at it and you will live a happier life, thinking independently.
Anyway...Now you may think I am thinking too much...
Ok... I try to simpfly what I'd like to tell. For me , I want to be a person who enjoy every moment. Life is too short to regard.
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