First time Quote by Maria Konnikova
““every time you find yourself making a judgment immediately upon observing—in fact, even if you don’t think you are, and even if everything seems to make perfect sense—train yourself to stop and repeat: It is impossible as I state it, and therefore I must in some respect have stated it wrong. Then go back and restate it from the beginning and in a different fashion than you did the first time around. Out loud instead of silently. In writing instead of in your head. It will save you from many errors in perception.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Thinking, Fast and Slow, Daniel Kahneman, 2011
Encourage deliberate re‑evaluation of immediate judgments to uncover hidden errors.
In simple terms: Pause and restate your thoughts differently to catch mistakes.
Key Takeaway
Reframe and vocalize assumptions.
Themes
critical thinking
self‑awareness
bias mitigation
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
philosophical
self‑help
When to use this quote
- decision making
- writing
- public speaking
- team meetings
Key Concepts
metacognition
cognitive bias
error correction
Questions to Reflect On
- How often do you catch your own errors?
- What methods help you reframe thoughts?
A Different Perspective
May not catch all subconscious biases; time‑consuming.
