Minds and levels of discussion: a journey between details and ideas ✍️ Hisham Mahmoud Suleiman
In the realm of human thought, vast differences emerge between individuals based on their interests and how they interact with what is happening around them. Minds differ in their priorities and the scope of their thinking, as they can be classified into three basic categories. levels: –
Small minds who immerse themselves in details, medium minds who care about people, and big minds who stand up to discuss profound ideas.
This classification shows the fundamental difference between great leaders and small leaders
Little minds:
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Prisoners of details
Young minds are preoccupied with the details of events, and their superficial aspects are concerned with small questions: What happened? How did this happen? Who did this? Instead of focusing on causes or results, these minds delve into details without putting things in their broader context, leaving them unable to see the big picture.
Expressions of concern for details:
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Excessive analysis of everyday matters that do not affect the essence
Excessive interest in formalities and trivial things
Lack of future vision or long-term strategies
The effect of this reflection:
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Excessive focus on details makes these minds narrow-minded and unable to think critically or creatively. They waste energy on ephemeral things that leave no trace.
Average minds: –
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In the circle of people
As for average minds, their interests are directed toward people, whether through comparison, competition, or focusing on their personal flaws and advantages. Discussions become platforms to debate who is better and who deserves praise or criticism, ignoring fundamental problems or real solutions.
Characteristics of concern towards people:-
Evaluate things based on personalities, not ideas
Indulging in personal controversies and settling scores
Striving to prove yourself at the expense of others
The consequences of this reflection:
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This style of thinking creates an unhealthy competitive environment and disrupts teamwork because the priority becomes the individual, not the group or common goal.
Great minds:
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Fields of ideas
Great minds are those who rise above details and people to delve into the depths of ideas. These minds realize that change starts with big ideas, not people or small details. Their thinking revolves around fundamental problems and radical solutions that make a difference.
Characteristics of thinking related to ideas: –
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Complete and strategic
Focus: Analyze problems from a global and strategic perspective
Focus on causes and effects rather than symptoms
Inspire future visions and motivate others to achieve them
The impact of great minds:
The minds that discuss ideas are the ones that build civilizations that develop societies and bring about real change. These minds contribute to the formulation of innovative solutions and the achievement of sustainable achievements.
Great leaders and small leaders The essential paradox: –
Great leaders embody great minds. They are distinguished by their ability to think strategically and direct their energies toward formulating ideas and visions that inspire individuals. These leaders focus on building lasting institutions and creating a legacy that spans generations.
On the other hand, young leaders reflect small or medium minds. They are preoccupied with daily details and personal conflicts, making them incapable of making lasting changes. Their myopia limits their ability to take on major challenges or achieve significant achievements.
How can we move our discussions forward? :-
In order to reach the level of great minds, we must learn to focus on ideas rather than worrying about details or people.
Here are some important steps:
First of all . Promote critical thinking
Ask big questions and analyze problems from their roots
secondly. Focus on goals and pay attention to what contributes to achieving the bigger vision
Third. Stay away from personal controversies and turn discussions into constructive dialogues aimed at progress
Fourth. Openness to new ideas, listening to different visions and objective evaluation of them
Always aim to be one of those with great minds
Because it is the one who leaves traces in life, while small and medium minds get lost in the closed circles between big leaders and small leaders. The difference appears in the way they handle their discussions and decisions. Ideas are the fuel for change and change. the minds that discuss it are the ones that deserve to lead. Let's make discussions a platform for ideas and avoid drowning in the whirlwind of details or personal conflicts.
