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Fourteen ways to develop Sherlock Holmes-esque perceptiveness that will make you more effective in all areas of life
Ever wondered how cool it would be to think like Sherlock Holmes or Hercule Poirot in their powers of observation, awareness and deduction?
You needn’t solve the next murder mystery to gain from the lessons we can glean from these sleuths. There are many ways acute perceptiveness can help us understand the people around us and succeed in relationships and business.
I’ve noticed that those who struggle to see the finer details of the world and the behaviours of others often struggle to make the right choices and can be continually perplexed.
Here are some ways to develop your perceptiveness:
Observe people.
I love to people-watch in cafes and places by default.
I now see observation like this as a practice like any other, be it yoga or photography. Pay attention to their body language, facial expressions and gestures.
Use this as an opportunity to get better at discerning their emotions and even motivations.
You will get better at reading people through active observation like this.
