Assignment #27- Reading Reflection No 3

  
Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman

1. The general theme of the book was explaining how we use different parts of our mind to accomplish everyday tasks. Kahneman breaks the mind into 2 different systems. System 1 is automatic and is the part that responds quickly to impulses. System 2 is more complex and is what we tap into to solve difficult problems. Together these systems dictate how we handle certain situation and make decisions.

2.This book greatly mirrors what we have learned throughout this class. Entrepreneurship is all about taking risks and critically thinking about decisions for success. If you take a step back to learn how exactly the mind works, you can better understand why we make choose to do certain things both in business and life. This book gave some great insight on personality and character as well. It was very eye opening and I will carry some of the tools along with me forever.

3. The exercise I would do is similar to the one I proposed before. I would have the class break into groups and complete several rounds of tasks. I would have everyone not only talk about their answers to brain busters, but explain how exactly they got to it. At the end, I would debrief the group on which tasks weighed in on different parts of the mind and why. This would allow the students to understand the different actions of the mind, and apply it outside of the classroom into their lives and potential businesses.

4. This book drew out exactly how I think and rationalize decisions. I was able to substitute myself for whichever character they were describing and that was the most surprising throughout the entire book. He gave questions and pretty much walked through what was already going on in my head. Books mean so much more when they are relatable. Kahneman did a really great job of applying these mindset concepts to any average person. I learned so much and I highly recommend this book!

I will leave y'all with my favorite quote from the book-
" Nothing in life is as important as you think it is, while you are thinking about it."