English Diary 2026
0831 Benjamin Jowett's translation of Plato's works on Socrates portrays a man who refuses to compromise his principles even when his life is at stake. In the Apology, Socrates is accused of corrupting the youth of Athens and of failing to respect the city's gods. Instead of flattering the jury or begging for mercy, he staunchly defends his philosophical mission. He believes that questioning people's assumptions and exposing their ignorance is indispensable to a good society. His wisdom lies not in possessing all knowledge, but in recognizing the limits of what he knows. How to Think More Effectively argues that good thinking is a skill that can be deliberately cultivated. We often devote enormous energy to execution while failing to scrutinize whether our goals themselves are worthwhile. The book therefore encourages strategic thinking: stepping back and asking what we genuinely want, why we want it, and whether our efforts are directed toward the right objectives. It ...