Metacognition is basically thinking about thinking. It’s a skill that all highly disciplined people share. It allows you to outsmart your shortcomings.

A classic example of it from Greek literature is when Odysseus had himself tied to the mast of the ship because he knew he wouldn’t be able to resist the song of the Sirens.

A more modern example is getting rid of your DVD player so you can’t waste time watching Netflix films when you should be working.

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