iFly/ Man vs Gods/ The Einstellung Effect
JJ Ruescas ?
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Hi!
Here are the three most relevant points that I explored during the week and decided to share with you. I hope you find them useful!
In this edition we’ll talk about:
Now, let’s start!
1. iFly Indoor Skydiving
Recently, I (re)visited iFly Indoor Skydiving in North Austin.
If the idea of skydiving excites you, but the fear of heights has held you back from trying it, then this is one of the best ways to experience zero (or a little bit of) gravity. ??
This is me on a flight with my instructor
Initially, it's challenging, but after 2-3 flights (30-60 seconds each), you'll learn about the subtle movements required to change your position in space as if you were flying or floating. This is a GREAT way to exercise your Proprioception.
Warning: It can become addicting in a positive way! No wonder why there are World Indoor Skydiving Championships! (Check one of the previous World Champions here)
If you have a chance, give it a try and let me know how you like it... or even better, let me know if you'd be interested in experiencing it in Austin, and I'll coordinate a group of us ??.
2. Quote to Think About
"Man suffers only because he takes seriously what the gods made for fun."
??Alan Watts
One Idea from Me
Intelligence isn't measured by how much you know, but by the quality of problems that you solve.
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3. The Einstellung Effect
The Einstellung Effect is described as a mechanized way of thinking.
In simpler terms, it's the tendency of individuals to approach new problems or tasks by applying familiar solutions that have worked for them in the past, even if those solutions may not be the most appropriate or efficient for the current situation.
Consider, for example, still using a landline phone ?? to call someone when there are cellphones available. Or using a paper map, when you can use Google Maps.??
One of our brain's key “features” is to automate (form habits) based on what worked in the past. We can't blame it, nor can we help it. However, this very feature can become a "bug" when the context changes.
So, how do we deal with it?
It all starts with cultivating awareness. ???
Ask yourself if there are other ways to resolve the problem you're facing. Whether it's navigating from point A to point B or composing a similar work email.
The Art of Optimization lies in using our awareness to question if there's a better way to find a solution than the familiar one we might already know, identifying and automating it if it exists, and then posing the same question the next time.
I know. It's challenging. But, it's worth it.??
Now, the question for you is: What are your overly rigid or mechanized thinking patterns? Let me know, and let's continue the conversation.