Not Overthinking

How to Understand Things

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Jul 12, 2020
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ANECDOTE

Stratified Sampling Revelation

  • Learning about stratified sampling in a statistics class was a turning point for Taimur Abdaal.
  • It was the first time he intuitively understood a mathematical concept and its real-world application.
INSIGHT

True Understanding

  • Nabeel Qureshi observed that intelligent people don't accept answers they don't understand.
  • Intellectual honesty, integrity, and bravery are as important as raw intellect.
ANECDOTE

The Power of Pictures

  • Ali Abdaal realized in university he hadn't truly understood concepts before.
  • He learned the importance of visualizing concepts with pictures.
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