Subtract
Subtraction. Reductionism. Minimalism.
I would have smirked incredulously if I had read about the importance of the nouns mentioned above. These are applicable in all human endeavours. Writing, thinking, investing, exercising, relationships, habits, dressing up, choosing accessories and whatever.
Any one can write effectively only if they are able to control the usage of extraneous or superfluous words (here I have used two adjectives where one would suffice!). Any kind of verbal or written communication has to be crisp and to the point. A rambling narrative is unable to keep the reader or listener hooked. A habit of weeding out extraneous words needs to be meticulously cultivated.
Sheer indiscipline leads us astray and indecisiveness. Our minds are so cluttered with conflicting thoughts that we shudder to take decisions or reach conclusions. Subtract, eliminate, concentrate. Take one thought at a time, mull over it and then act. Reduce, relax and react. Very often we ascribe motives to the simplest of actions in our interactions. Hanlon's Razor has a nice explanation for this. Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity.
Trying too many investment ideas takes you no where. Sit down. Understand your risk profile. Set your goals. Study various options available and choose as per your understanding and risk taking ability. Do not have an elaborate spread where investments are concerned. This leads to confusion and sub-optimal returns.
The theory of subtraction can be applied to all walks of life.
I would have smirked incredulously if I had read about the importance of the nouns mentioned above. These are applicable in all human endeavours. Writing, thinking, investing, exercising, relationships, habits, dressing up, choosing accessories and whatever.
Any one can write effectively only if they are able to control the usage of extraneous or superfluous words (here I have used two adjectives where one would suffice!). Any kind of verbal or written communication has to be crisp and to the point. A rambling narrative is unable to keep the reader or listener hooked. A habit of weeding out extraneous words needs to be meticulously cultivated.
Sheer indiscipline leads us astray and indecisiveness. Our minds are so cluttered with conflicting thoughts that we shudder to take decisions or reach conclusions. Subtract, eliminate, concentrate. Take one thought at a time, mull over it and then act. Reduce, relax and react. Very often we ascribe motives to the simplest of actions in our interactions. Hanlon's Razor has a nice explanation for this. Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity.
Trying too many investment ideas takes you no where. Sit down. Understand your risk profile. Set your goals. Study various options available and choose as per your understanding and risk taking ability. Do not have an elaborate spread where investments are concerned. This leads to confusion and sub-optimal returns.
The theory of subtraction can be applied to all walks of life.
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