I believe that immersing yourself in something can be both the most satisfying and draining process. But before we dive deep, we need to be in a good mood or good company, because if we miss the track, others are there to help us get back on track. Deep diving into a specific topic requires knowledge. Knowledge gives us the confidence to judge whether others are alleging or contributing. However, having infinite knowledge on something is a myth. So, another quality we need to have is an open mind.
Now, with an open mind, let me ask you a question. Do we need to open our skin and pop our brains out? Of course not. Being open-minded means being patient and respectful towards others’ views, while still presenting our own views without hurting others’ feelings. Being patient, on the other hand, means listening to others without interrupting. These concepts may seem similar, but they are different. But that’s a topic for another blog.
Now, let’s discuss the risks and rewards of deep diving. We love to go 360 degrees into a topic, uncovering its multilayered structure and discussing it with others to get different perspectives. Even when we’re alone and have some random thought in our heads, we turn to Google to search for answers. From there, we might read lengthy articles, watch YouTube videos, or read funny comments in the comment section. We love that madness. We stumble upon so much information that branches off in different directions, and we want to satisfy ourselves with the truth we have or be wowed by something new.
But during this brief moment, time flies, our browser gets slow, and our mind is filled with countless thoughts. We fear losing our thoughts, and we don’t have a habit of writing things down. We believe that we can continue this flow tomorrow. But unfortunately, tomorrow is like pressing the reset button, and we must start all over again.
I know it’s tough to break the momentum, but that’s how it is.