Liminal Thinking

When people confuse their beliefs with reality, they get into arguments and conflicts, sometimes even wars.

This is what the story of the blind men and the elephant is all about. We are all blind. Reality is like the elephant. We may be able to grasp pieces of the truth, but the whole truth about reality is unknowable.

confidence and courage I gained by quitting smoking led me to change my life in far more profound ways. Within the next few months, I ended my relationship with my girlfriend, quit my job, changed industries, moved across the country, and started my own business.

What I learned from Kurt is that beliefs are often the main things standing in the way of change,

based on his personal experience.

all can grasp some fragments of reality, but none of us have a grasp on reality as a whole.

Each blind man has a grip on one aspect of reality, but none of them holds the whole truth.

Your biggest blind spot is yourself.

Numerous studies have found that when people feel a lack of control, they have an increased propensity to form conspiracy theories as a way to explain their helplessness.

The obvious is not obvious.
Even the obvious. Especially the obvious.