Quick conclusions
Quick conclusions are hasty interpretations or decisions based on too little data.
Definition
Quick conclusions are a natural result of the need to resolve uncertainty. They may save time in simple situations, but in emotional, relational and strategic matters they often lead to mistakes. The problem comes when the mind confuses the first explanation with the best explanation.
Key ideas
- Closing uncertainty
- Low data
- Risk of interpretation error
Practice and life
Before assessing the situation, write down three possible explanations and one question to collect the missing data.
Common misconceptions
It is a mistake to confuse speed with accuracy. It is also a mistake to ignore data that does not fit the first interpretation.
> The mind likes to complete the story before checking if it knows all the chapters.
> — Guru Element
Questions for self-reflection
- Do I have enough data?
- What other possible explanations are there?
- What will I check before I accept the conclusion as true?