In order to be successful, it's important to understand the difference between the little and the big things. Learn how to focus and prioritize correctly in order to achieve a balance between the two.
Let's take common sense for example.
Think about how much you rely on your common sense every day. This sense allows you to make the right decisions in complex situations.
When you need to buy something, you might think about the features and benefits you'd need to get.
"What color would I buy if I needed to paint the house?" "How much do I need to charge per hour to cover the costs of my service?"
Common sense is critical when it comes to making these decisions. We all do it all the time, and we do it unconsciously.
So how do we stop using our common sense and start forgetting about the little things?
There are many things that we tend to forget, from important phone calls and urgent email to a simple "thank you". It's important to have the common sense that helps us remember these important details.
It's also important to realize that we can't learn this without experience. To start losing common sense, you need to have already forgotten important things that are important to you.
Learn to be selective with your memory by choosing what matters to you. If you don't find common sense in your own mind, you can find it somewhere else.
The key is to pick a new topic and practice this method until you've forgotten everything that's important to you.
STEP 1: Pick A New Topic
Find a hobby or activity that you enjoy. Pick one that has a clear goal or purpose.
Don't pick anything related to money.
It could be something you've always wanted to learn. You can learn anything, but start with something you want to do.
Start by asking yourself some questions.
What am I interested in learning or doing? What hobbies do I want to improve? What skills would be useful to me?
This can help you focus on the right topics.
STEP 2: Practice Forgetting
Every day, pick something that you normally care about. It could be a personal item, something you do, or something that you spend your time on.
Whatever it is, remember for a while before you forget it.
Try to do this with several items at once. Every day, pick a different thing and try to forget about it.
The more you practice forgetting, the easier it becomes.
STEP 3: Choose a Goal
Now that you've forgotten your most important things, you can pick something you'd really like to accomplish.
Choose one of your interests that you haven't tried to improve before. It could be something like drawing or music.
For each day, choose a new goal that you've never done before. Remember, keep this a goal that's important to you.
What does it feel like when you finally complete this goal