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The Power of Not Thinking by Simon Roberts Header Image | Book summary | Learn what I know

  Header Image Introduction Have you ever found yourself stuck, knowing what to do but still unable to act on it? Maybe you’ve read every book, listened to countless podcasts, and analyzed all the data, but when it comes time to put knowledge into practice, something seems to be missing. You might be experiencing what Simon Roberts explores in his book, The Power of Not Thinking : the concept that the answers you’re seeking might not be in your head but in your body. Roberts challenges the long-standing belief that intelligence and decision-making come solely from the mind. Instead, he introduces us to the idea of embodied knowledge —a form of intelligence that lives in the whole body, not just the brain. Let’s dive into this idea and see how our senses, physical skills, and intuition play a key role in our ability to understand and navigate the world. The Myth of the Mind Alone For centuries, Western culture has championed the idea that our minds are separate from our bodies. The ...