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#180 TKP Insights: Learning and Thinking

The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish

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The Importance of Allowing Your Brain to Wander

Spending too much time on focused activities like meditation and work can enhance your focusing ability but may suppress the brain's default mode activity, which fuels creativity. To maintain a balance, it's crucial to allow your brain to wander occasionally by engaging in activities like going for a walk or letting yourself be bored. Constant focus without breaks may hinder creative thinking.

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