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1. I lack critical thinking skills. I constantly monitor myself seeking ways to improve

Sat Sep 20, 2025, 09:06 PM

Sep 20

Note "lack" is not all-or-nothing. I have some critical thinking skills but would like more.

Who the f is Jack Handey and how does it pertain?

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Exactly zero people know that they largely lack critical thinking skills [View all] AZJonnie Sep 20 OP

Jack is great mind... Xavier Breath Sep 20 #4

Jack Handey is a bit on SNL where they skewer pop affirmations. haele Sep 20 #5

One my faves, from memory so could be off but it's the gist AZJonnie Sep 21 #11

Alain de Botton in his tv series canetoad Sep 20 #9

Ever hear the term?... lame54 Sep 20 #2

Well, if you have no critical thinking skills.... ananda Sep 20 #6

That's what I'm getting at, yup! AZJonnie Sep 21 #10

oh I love Jack Handy Skittles Sep 20 #7