The Unexpected Advantages of Slow Thinking

The author reflects on their slow processing speed, initially feeling disadvantaged in competitive environments like volleyball and university. However, they've realized slow thinking isn't a weakness but a strength. By focusing on strategic planning and long-term thinking, they've compensated for their speed, finding success in science and writing. Choosing work that suits their style—theoretical physics and coding—and using writing for communication, the author demonstrates that slow thinkers can thrive.