Many people think that being smart means constantly grinding, always thinking, and never relaxing for a moment. But in fact, the secret to true intelligence is quite the opposite. It goes like this: first, focus intensely, to the extreme; if you really can't come up with an idea, then completely let go and do something entirely unrelated. In other words, beforehand you need to use your brain desperately, putting all your awareness into it; afterward, you should decisively let go, clearing that task from your mind. Only then is inspiration most likely to appear.

Everyone has heard the story of Archimedes. He spent a long time trying to determine whether a crown was genuine or not, but he couldn't find any clues. Later, he simply gave up thinking about it and went to take a bath in the public bathhouse. As soon as he sat in the tub, he saw the water overflow, and suddenly inspiration struck—problem solved.

In fact, many scientific discoveries and breakthroughs happen this way: not when people are desperately trying to think, but when their attention has shifted and they are thinking about something else, suddenly an idea pops up. So, what is a truly efficient state of learning and working? It's very simple: when doing one thing, just do that one thing. When you're studying, study well; when you're playing, play happily and fully.

What is the most feared? It's when you're thinking about playing while studying, and thinking about studying while playing. As a result, neither is done well. Your level of awareness isn't deep enough, and your subconscious can't take over the work. Therefore, the boundaries must be clear. A is A, B is B. Don't mix them together. If you're going to learn, learn seriously; if you're going to play, play happily. This clear boundary habit not only improves efficiency but also benefits a person's focus, mindset, and even long-term growth in ability.