Sten Leinasaar’s Reviews > 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos > Status Update

"Thinking is listening to yourself. It's difficult. To think, you have to be at least two people at the same time. Then you have to let those people disagree. Thinking is an internal dialogue between two or more different views of the world. True thinking is complex and demanding. It requires you to be an articulate speaker and careful, judicious listener, at the same time. It involves conflict."

I like the idea of always telling the truth or at least not lying. The subtleness of this sentence is astonishing. They are different, but we often use them interchangeably. Fascinating.

Don't lie

First deal with yourself and your home. Set it in order. I agree. How can one think clearly, if nothing in their life is clear and organized.

Do not let your children do what makes you dislike them. I enjoyed reading about punishing and disciplining your children. It doesn't have to be harsh. Use minimal force to enforce the rule, but I definitely agree, the backbone for a parent is essential.