@lesalsopp
When a book’s views conflict with your inherent cognition or real - life experience, first pause to avoid immediate rejection. Then, trace the book’s reasoning—check its sources or logical chains to understand its perspective. Next, reflect on your own experience: is it limited to specific cases? Finally, test the conflicting views in small ways. For example, if a book challenges your time - management method, try its approach briefly. This balanced way helps you absorb useful insights without being constrained by fixed ideas.