Quick thinking occurs when we respond to a situation with an immediate solution. It’s as if we’ve rehearsed the scenario, or know what to expect when something happens.
But quick thinking doesn’t depend on wit so much as it does on knowledge. When we’re faced with a problem, we must have an inventory of resources or facts at our disposal. When we run into a problem with a car, for example, we must have some knowledge of the things that can go wrong with it, as well as the ways to fix it. In other words, we must be able to troubleshoot the situation based on what we know.
This could be applied to anything, whether it is computers, fixing things up around the house, etc. If we don’t have the knowledge or experience to quickly solve the situation, then it will take trial and error, which could last for minutes or hours. Being able to think quickly requires some skill and experience. Once we have faced a trial or a difficulty, we know how to better deal with it the second time around.
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