On Writing
Fareed Zakaria put it very concisely:
"When I begin to write, I realize that my “thoughts” are usually a jumble of half-formed ideas strung together, with gaping holes between them. It is the act of writing that forces me to sort them out."
Without the necessary introspection, our thoughts are just a random "jumble of half-formed ideas strung together". That's largely the reason why many aren't as eloquent and concise when talking or writing. Think of the ancient Greeks and Romans. Rhetoric was a part of their education. While that was mainly reserved for the elite in the past, now, you have access to all the resources that emperors, statesmen, and princes could ever dream of having to hone their linguistic faculties.
Having the clarity of thoughts is, I believe, prerequisite to a blissful life. Knowing where your priorities lie and recognizing your limitations are key to achieving tranquility both within and without. Writing helps you peer into your thoughts and evaluate those that are relevant and those that you are better off discarding, helping you understand yourself better.
Writing is not just a skill you use once when writing your college essays - the ability to write concisely and elaborately is, as I see it, fundamental to succeeding in any area of human endeavor. Be it STEM, Business, or Arts, having the capacity to deliver concrete well-backed and articulate arguments will always give you an upper hand.
It's worth pointing out that many struggle to identify their role in society because many find it painful to look into themselves and embrace their own self-perception. Your openness to reflect and think through your pre-established ideas will therefore give you an edge in any realm.
As the Uzbek proverb goes, "Erkak kishiga mingta xunar ham kam." So, being able to write well will never be extra.
#thoughts
Fareed Zakaria put it very concisely:
"When I begin to write, I realize that my “thoughts” are usually a jumble of half-formed ideas strung together, with gaping holes between them. It is the act of writing that forces me to sort them out."
Without the necessary introspection, our thoughts are just a random "jumble of half-formed ideas strung together". That's largely the reason why many aren't as eloquent and concise when talking or writing. Think of the ancient Greeks and Romans. Rhetoric was a part of their education. While that was mainly reserved for the elite in the past, now, you have access to all the resources that emperors, statesmen, and princes could ever dream of having to hone their linguistic faculties.
Having the clarity of thoughts is, I believe, prerequisite to a blissful life. Knowing where your priorities lie and recognizing your limitations are key to achieving tranquility both within and without. Writing helps you peer into your thoughts and evaluate those that are relevant and those that you are better off discarding, helping you understand yourself better.
Writing is not just a skill you use once when writing your college essays - the ability to write concisely and elaborately is, as I see it, fundamental to succeeding in any area of human endeavor. Be it STEM, Business, or Arts, having the capacity to deliver concrete well-backed and articulate arguments will always give you an upper hand.
It's worth pointing out that many struggle to identify their role in society because many find it painful to look into themselves and embrace their own self-perception. Your openness to reflect and think through your pre-established ideas will therefore give you an edge in any realm.
As the Uzbek proverb goes, "Erkak kishiga mingta xunar ham kam." So, being able to write well will never be extra.
#thoughts