I believe every person has to be aware of himself, his identity, religion, history, culture, interests, politics, markets, music, art, and many more. Our schools prioritize exactly that - the diversity of experience - and I cannot be grateful enough.

But the problem is many can't because of the responsibilities that limit their attention to only the things that either make them happy or bring them money. And I don't think there is anything wrong with either of them, yet how great it is to know many things, know what problems we are having, what tools there are to solve them, and aspire higher and further to extend humanity's reach.

History, geography, maths, physics, music, art, languages, all of them are so interesting to study and learn. I wish I had another lifetime to dedicate to doing exactly that.

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Socratic method.

How did I use it to ace the SAT (98th percentile) and IELTS (8.5)?

Here's a brief breakdown of three questions you must ask:

1) What?

Identify your underlying mistakes. "What" is it that I am getting wrong? Many have problems even understanding what mistakes they are making, although that may sound tad ridiculous. Your foremost mission therefore is to distinguish your lapse.

2) Why?

After you understand the mistakes you are making, you need to ask yourself "Why" you are making them. Remember your thoughts, actions, and decisions that led you to getting that question wrong. Maybe you didn't have enough sleep a day prior, or didn't read the question carefully, or maybe you don't know the concept entirely. Regardless of the reasons, be bitterly honest with yourself, as your future is in your own hands.

3) How?

Once done with Whats and Whys, you must find a way to not make the same mistake again. To do that, ask yourself "How" do I not make that same mistake ever again. Should I be in a certain condition, following a certain set of habits, practicing something more, reading more books, or learning more words, etc.

I believe, given your utter honesty with yourself and diligent work ethic, you can get anywhere you want.

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284 + 222 + 174 + 196 + 148 = 1024 words, 5 essays, 3 days.

While we wait for the outcome, check out this article.

#cheers

Give this guy a nobel peace prize already.

I was Sami's big listener since as early as 2021. If you actually scroll back enough, you'll see how much I loved his works.

- "Dostoevsky is a gloomy man, just like Camus and Kafka. he's good, but i don't find their philosophies very practical." - "But does philosophy have to be practical? Isn't it enough if it resonates with us?" absolutely! I believe that's exactly what the…