Slow-Fast Thinking...

In the book "Thinking Fast and Slow" by Daniel Kahneman, there is a distinction made between two aspects of thinking: system one and system two. System one refers to fast and automatic thinking, while system two involves slow and deliberate thought processes.

For everyday tasks like opening doors or getting dressed, we rely on our fast and automatic thinking (system one) because it doesn't require much conscious effort. However, when faced with problems or more complex tasks such as learning to drive a car, we need to engage our slow and deliberate thinking (system two). As we become proficient at these tasks through practice, they can eventually be performed using our fast-thinking system.

The issue arises when our automatic actions are not serving us well. In these cases, it's important to recognize that things aren't working effectively and deliberately slow down in order to think about how improvements can be made. The challenge lies in breaking free from the same thought patterns that created the problem in the first place.

To overcome this loop of unproductive thinking, we must seek out new models for understanding situations or solving problems. By learning these models thoroughly enough that they become part of our mental framework or "brain programs," we can transform rather than merely change certain aspects of our lives.

With continued practice just like driving a car - this initial effort put into developing effective strategies will eventually lead them becoming part of your fast-thinking process too. This concept is referred to as "slow-fast" - being able to quickly apply slower deliberative thoughts during conversations or decision-making without others noticing any disruption in flow.