People often ask me how does Speed Thinking compare with Traditional Thinking? A good way of visualizing the answer to this question is the Yin-Yang symbol.
 
Yin-Yang in Chinese Philosophy is used to describe how seemingly opposing forces are interconnected and interdependent in the natural world, giving rise to each other in turn (Wikipedia). In a similar way Speed Thinking (yang) provides energy, movement and acceleration whilst Traditional Thinking (yin) encourages a more disciplined, critical and reflective approach. For example, have you ever been struggling with a problem (yin) and in an instant a new solution emerges (yang)?
 
Both are useful, both are needed and together make up an effective total thinking approach. You can select either approach depending on the situation, time available and the your preference. You can use these in combination much like going for a run where you can walk, jog or sprint in any order.
 
My suggestion is to give Speed Thinking a go today. Make a decision, create an idea or solve a problem. You will feel better and you can contemplate all you want after you have acted.
 
Ken Hudson