Large-scale thinking is thinking that transcends an era, a continent, and even the universe. The perception of such a person is not limited by the scope of the possible or the known. He thinks globally and is able to open up new horizons.
The art of thinking big
Thinking at scale can be considered art, as there is undeniably an element of creativity in it. For a creative person, nothing is impossible, his thought is free and not limited by his own needs. Such a person makes discoveries by thinking on a large scale.
An example of large-scale thinking
One of the striking examples of large-scale thinking is the experience of the Austrian theoretical physicist Erwin Schrödinger with a cat. The scientist set up this thought experiment in order to reflect the incompleteness of the available knowledge about quanta.
Schrödinger suggested that if a mechanism containing a radioactive atomic nucleus and a container with a poisonous gas was placed in a box, so that the probability of the nuclear decay in one hour would be 50%. The scientist mentally launched a cat into the same box and locked it. According to the laws of science, when the nucleus decays, a container with gas opens, and the cat dies, if the nucleus remains intact, the cat is healthy. But while the box is closed, the physicist mused, no one knows what happened to the cat. And quantum mechanics claims that an atomic nucleus can be in any state at the same time, which implies that the cat in Schrödinger's thought experiment is both alive and dead at the same time.
Erwin Schrödinger's thinking delights in wit, erudition, freedom and its scale.
Scale of thought and success
“If we talk about success, then the value of a person is measured not by his academic degree, not by his origin, not by his kilograms - it is measured by the scale of his thinking” - David Schwartz. Whatever your profession, you should always be confident in your abilities and know that you are capable of more.
The minds of the majority do not seek to overcome the stereotypes "planted a tree, built a house, raised a child." Do not forget about the desire for continuous development. How to do it?
1. Eliminate continuous self-criticism that destroys your capabilities;
2. Think positively without fear of temporary and inevitable setbacks;
3. Read more, "feed" with information from outside;
4. Set goals clearly;
5. Be guided by your own principles and motives.
Laziness and large-scale thinking
Bill Gates said that he would always choose a lazy person to complete difficult tasks, because he could find an easy way to accomplish it. Do you think a lazy person can think big? Oddly enough, the answer is yes. And all because he is driven by the fear of overstraining. And finding a solution to a problem with minimal resources is usually very easy and simple.
The conclusion is as follows: the more a person values his time and effort, the resources invested, the more actively and with greater speed he will open new horizons. For example, let's take a workaholic - a person who cares about the very process of dissolving in work and avoiding solving their internal problems. As a result, efficiency suffers, tied to the speed and simplicity of the desired solution. Renowned companies have long mastered the concept of efficiency and strive to increase self-confidence in their employees, stimulate the desire for self-improvement and unleash their inner potential.
