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Incorporating Deep Engagement in Life (ICC Blog # 60)

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In the modern era of widespread digital devices, it has become more difficult to engage deeply with any subject. With the constant presence of various products, platforms, and services vying for our attention, maintaining focus has become a challenge. Studies indicate that our minds process approximately 65,000 thoughts daily, equating to a thought occurring every second while we are awake. Previously, radio and TV advertisements lasted between 10 to 60 seconds in the pre-internet age, a strategy now utilized by social media platforms to capture our interest through brief content like shorts, tweets, and TikToks.


The internet's expansion has notably raised overall awareness of diverse subjects, but it has also caused a decline in attention spans, shallow understanding, and a lack of profound involvement in any particular topic. By Q3 2023, individuals aged 16 to 64 globally were spending an average of 6 hours and 40 minutes daily on screens through different devices, nearly reaching 50% of our waking hours (14 hours). Rather than pondering and reflecting on different facets of life, our minds are inundated with superficial data that may not necessarily meet our genuine requirements.


Intellectual development comes not from amassing fragments of data, but from reflecting on and incorporating it. Curiosity put into practice is the driving force behind this progression. In the words of

Alexander Pope, "Some individuals will never acquire new knowledge because they grasp everything too quickly."

To avoid becoming busily bored, we need to stoke the fires of our curiosity by addressing its two forms: Specific (diving deep into specific topics of interest) and diverse (exploring possibilities through purposeful questioning). These strategies help us establish hunting trails and develop a possibility mindset.


Walt Disney once said, “We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things because we are curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.”

Strategies for Deep Learning and Engagement

To incorporate deep learning and engagement in your life, consider the following structured approach:


1. Create a Curiosity List

  • Action: Start by creating a long list of questions you are seeking answers or deeper understanding for. These questions can be related to your job, personal interests, or any topic that sparks your curiosity.

  • Example: "What are the latest advancements in renewable energy?" or "How does emotional intelligence impact leadership?"


2. Allocate Dedicated "Me" Time

  • Action: Set aside a specific time each day for deep learning. This should be a distraction-free period where you focus solely on exploring your curiosity list.

  • Example: Spend 30 minutes each morning reading, researching, or reflecting on one of your questions.


3. Embrace the Unknown

  • Action: Permit yourself to not know things. Accepting your ignorance is the first step towards learning and growth.

  • Example: Approach new topics with an open mind, ready to learn and integrate new information without judgment.


4. Seek Diverse Sources

  • Action: Explore a wide range of resources to feed your curiosity. This can include books, articles, podcasts, and conversations with experts.

  • Example: Read books from different genres, listen to podcasts on various topics, and engage in discussions with people from different fields.


5. Reflect and Integrate

  • Action: Take time to reflect on what you've learned and consider how it integrates with your existing knowledge.

  • Example: Maintain a journal where you write about new insights and how they connect to your life or work.


6. Experiment and Apply

  • Action: Put your learning into practice by experimenting with new ideas and applying them to real-life situations.

  • Example: If you've learned about a new productivity method, try implementing it in your daily routine and observe the results.


7. Cultivate a Possibility Mindset

  • Action: Regularly challenge yourself to think beyond the obvious and explore unconventional solutions.

  • Example: During brainstorming sessions, consider ideas from unrelated industries or fields and see how they can be adapted to your context.


Conclusion

Incorporating deep engagement in life requires a deliberate and structured approach. By creating a curiosity list, dedicating "me" time, embracing the unknown, seeking diverse sources, reflecting and integrating, experimenting and applying, and cultivating a possibility mindset, you can achieve deeper learning and greater intellectual growth. Don’t become one of the busily bored. Stay mentally active, continue to question, keep moving forward, and open new doors often. You never know what you will find. Incorporating Deep Engagement in Life can be hugely beneficial as the majority of people are not practising that. This could be the competitive edge over others.



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