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ATTRIBUTES: SELF-DEVELOPMENT: LEARN TO LEARN: WRITE NEATLY: MOTIVATION: Learn to Write Neatly and Small and Keep Orderly Files Throughout your life you will have to put your thoughts on paper. Learn (and make it a habit) to write neatly and small. Train by using narrow-ruled paper. Also, organize your information into orderly files. Use inexpensive, plastic file folder holders. Bounded Rationality (easier name, "Good Enough") Dr. Herbert A. Simon's theory of bounded rationality is that there are computational constraints on human thinking. Thus, we often must settle for "good enough." Similar descriptions are tolerance of ambiguity, aspiration level, most optimum not needed, satisfactory versus optional standards, adequate for problem, and risk within reason. The general principles to consider in all your efforts: Accept uncertainty of solution Perfectionism – not always affordable "Truth" may not exist Rate: Good – Better – Good Enough Consider community "standards" Precision – important in science Waste no time on little differences No excuse for sloppy work Develop Your Intuitive Base – Your "Real World Smarts" or Understanding This is the body of knowledge, vocabulary, concepts, general principles, formulas, and experiences that you retain in long-term memory – your internal knowledge structures. You constantly use your working memory base for everyday activities, decision making, and problem solving. Thus, understanding the real world is important. Some ways to improve your intuitive base: Study Reflective thinking Discussions Experiment Experiences in various fields Observations Read Work experiences Abstract concepts, basic principles READ YOUR DAILY NEWSPAPER FOR REAL WORLD SMARTS

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