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Goals Quote by Bill Burnett

“We mostly use cognitive knowing—all that good, objective, organized, informational kind of knowing—the sort of knowing that gets you A’s in school. But we also have other ways of knowing, including the affective forms of intuitive, spiritual, and emotional knowing. Add to those both social knowing…” quote by Bill Burnett
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““We mostly use cognitive knowing—all that good, objective, organized, informational kind of knowing—the sort of knowing that gets you A’s in school. But we also have other ways of knowing, including the affective forms of intuitive, spiritual, and emotional knowing. Add to those both social knowing (with others) and kinesthetic knowing (in our bodies).””

Bill Burnett

About This Quote

Source Book: Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans, 2016

Human understanding comprises multiple intelligences: cognitive, affective, social, and kinesthetic, each offering distinct insights.

In simple terms: We know in many ways beyond facts.

Key Takeaway

Embrace diverse ways of knowing.

Themes

intelligence learning holistic development

Mood

reflective inquisitive

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • education
  • team collaboration
  • personal growth
  • decision making

Key Concepts

multiple intelligences embodied cognition

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you integrate emotional and social insights into your work?
  • What kinesthetic cues do you overlook?
A Different Perspective

Relying solely on cognitive knowledge limits insight.

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