quartz/content/Knowledge/Thoughts/Reverse.md

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At every turn, I notice how big a role reversal (eng. Knowledge/Mental models/Inversion) plays, and the longer I use it, the more I understand why people like Knowledge/People/Warren Buffet value it so much.

The world stands on its head

One gets the impression that many things in the world are literally reversed. For example:

• Productivity has a lot to do with boredom and relaxation
• Happiness is a matter of decision and a state of being rather than a state to strive for
• often the obstacle to getting something is the desire to have it
• Fully enjoying what we have requires that we accept that we may lose it

I act 'in reverse'

Very often my example shows how effective it is to reverse and even act totally opposite to most or our natural reactions.

Intentional reversal

Currently, when making decisions intentionally, I think about the results I can achieve if I behave exactly the opposite. Likewise, when solving problems, I consciously reverse my assumptions to be able to see a different Knowledge/Dictionary/Perspective and thus often hit upon a solution that is not apparent at first glance.