GovindQuestion / Claim
Deep thinking slows execution and feels hard to reconcile.
Key Assumptions
- Deep thinking expands possibilities and delays closure.(high confidence)
- Execution benefits from fixed rules and commitment.(high confidence)
Evidence & Observations
- Personal experience of overthinking leading to slower action.(personal)
- Amazon leadership principle distinguishing reversible vs irreversible decisions supports separating deep thinking from execution speed.(citation)
- Paul Graham argues that maker vs manager schedules affect depth of thinking and execution rhythm.(citation)
Open Uncertainties
- How much depth is enough before acting?
- When does deep thinking become avoidance?
Current Position
Deep thinking and fast execution conflict when mixed, but can be reconciled by separating decision-making from action.
This is work-in-progress thinking, not a final conclusion.
References(2)
- 1.^"First Principles Thinking"↗fs.blog— Explains how deep thinking clarifies assumptions before action.
- 2.^"When to Think and When to Act"↗hbr.org— Harvard Business Review article on balancing analysis and execution.
Engage with this Thought
Comments
No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!