1. BUILD CATHEDRALS OF KNOWLEDGE
   
   In order to think quickly you must think clearly. In order to think clearly you must have an organized mind. To have an organized mind you must build systems of knowledge. First learning the history of disciplines. The lexicon of the domain. Then the competing theories. The biographies of the forefathers and mothers. As you build a cathedral of knowledge in a certain domain you will notice yourself making credible inferences quickly and understanding why certain things took place. It may take a long time to build but once it’s finished, you will be able to navigate your mind quickly and efficiently.
2. CASTING YOURSELF AS THE VICTIM MAKES YOU THINK SLOWER
   
   Every second that you make yourself out be a victim in a certain situation it takes away from your ability to see the right solution. Life is unfair and we certainly will have the wheel of fortune turn against us at times, but less time you spend thinking “why me” and more time you spend thinking about how to solve the problems that afflict you, the faster your mind will be trained to be.
3. DIET, HYDRATION, SUPPLEMENTATION AND CARDIO
   
   This is simple. Drink lots of water. Eat fish and vegetables. If you drink lots of coffee, take L-Theanine to balance it out. Finally, run. There’s nothing that builds more mental discipline than running.
4. PRACTICE TONGUE TWISTERS AND DEBATE DRILLS
   
   The ability to speak clearly is often paired with being able to think precisely. I have noticed that when I am practicing tongue twisters I am able to think clearer in conversation. That the right word is always on the tip of my tongue. Debate practice drills have tons of exercises that are meant to make you think quickly on the spot.
5. WRITE MORE, MAKE VOICE MEMOS AND LEARN MORE WORDS
   
   Writing forces you to confront the limitations of your knowledge. The more you write the better you will be at organizing your thoughts and researching your blind spots. I do a daily solo podcast and it really helps me practice in long form articulating complex ideas (Link is on my profile page). Words are like tools. The structures you can build are limited by the tools that are available to you. You can’t build skyscrapers if all you own is a hammer and nails. Rather than spend two sentences explaining something find a single word that encapsulates the concept.

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