I agree this method is more powerful in the long run. It is difficult though. It requires serious patience, and very disciplined self-awareness and self-skepti

I agree this method is more powerful in the long run. It is difficult though. It requires serious patience, and very disciplined self-awareness and self-skepticism. It is incredibly easy to craft a false narrative for our experiences. Keeping in mind that different approaches work for different people, I do think supplementing with ideas from others, especially those who possess similar self-awareness and skepticism, can be helpful. I've become to believe strongly that relentless skepticism and questioning is one of the most powerful forces in humanity. So I try hard to apply it to myself -- while also giving myself a break now and then :) Of course, the sciences are the clearest example of this. But I think it also applies to areas where rigorous measurements are hard to come by.