01/14/2026
If It Feels Obvious, You May Have Stopped Thinking.
Extreme certainty feels good because it shuts down doubt and anxiety.
No nuance. No questions. No effort.
But when your position can’t be challenged, it’s no longer discernment, it’s rigidity.
Critical thinking means questioning your own side, slowing emotional certainty, and staying curious even when it’s uncomfortable.
Real clarity doesn’t come from choosing extremes.
It comes from being willing to think again.