"Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power." - Lao Tzu
Recently, I've come to realize that people have cognitive limitations. Yes, it's not cognitive biases but limitations. These limitations are the boundaries of what we can perceive and comprehend. For instance, I encountered a project manager who struggled to explain things clearly due to being overly focused on the details. As a result, it became challenging to follow his logic while he delved into the specifics. Unfortunately, he was unaware of this issue. People around him either tried to extract useful information or had yet to truly listen to him. I attempted to explain the situation to him, but it was like talking to a deaf ear. His deep-rooted thinking patterns made it difficult for him to grasp any suggestions.
It's disconcerting to think about cognitive limitations because others may see our shortcomings, but we don't. Without awareness, it's impossible to address these limitations and not to mention overcome them.
In essence, our cognition is constrained by our existing knowledge. To surpass these limitations, we need to have some planning to actively seek learning opportunities through books, readings, or consulting with subject experts. It requires pushing our limits by stepping out of our comfort zones and engaging with the broader social community to acquire wisdom.
It's disconcerting to think about cognitive limitations because others may see our shortcomings, but we don't. Without awareness, it's impossible to address these limitations and not to mention overcome them.
In essence, our cognition is constrained by our existing knowledge. To surpass these limitations, we need to have some planning to actively seek learning opportunities through books, readings, or consulting with subject experts. It requires pushing our limits by stepping out of our comfort zones and engaging with the broader social community to acquire wisdom.
We start learning when we don't know what to do. We need to make two decisions: what to learn and how to learn. What to learn is related to our personality and current interests. We recommend learning something that makes us happy or valuable to improve our lives. How to learn means staying focused and staying present to enjoy the delight of gaining new knowledge.
