It’s about resisting the urge to answer before understanding the question.
A number can look obvious.
A percentage can look convincing.
A headline can make you feel as though you need to respond immediately.
But careful reasoning requires something much simpler:
**Stop. Read. Calculate. Check.**
Don’t let the supposed “97%” influence your answer.
Don’t assume the most obvious number is correct.
And don’t let a dramatic headline replace the actual information contained in the puzzle.
Because the smartest solver isn’t necessarily the person who answers first.
**It’s the person who takes the time to make sure the answer actually answers the question.**
