Habits Quote by H.M. Forester
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““These technical impediments [... things like ignorance, impatience, unexamined assumptions, habit ...] get in the way of what would otherwise occur or develop quite naturally, such as wakefulness, awareness, inspiration and infallible intuition. Things that should be our birth right. This preliminary stage, then, we call learning how to learn.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Lecture on Metacognition, 1970s
Learning to learn involves overcoming mental blocks like ignorance and habit to access natural intuition and awareness.
In simple terms: Overcoming mental blocks unlocks natural intuition.
Key Takeaway
Identify and challenge your assumptions.
Themes
education
self‑development
mindfulness
Mood
reflective
inspired
Type
philosophical
instructional
When to use this quote
- classroom learning
- self‑study
- creative work
- mindfulness practice
Key Concepts
metacognition
intuition
habit formation
Questions to Reflect On
- What assumptions limit your learning?
- How can you cultivate daily awareness?
A Different Perspective
If habits are deeply ingrained, change may be slow and require external support.
