Reasoning by first principles vs by analogy

For most of us, we often resort to reasoning by analogy because the 'why' question has often been discouraged. Naturally, we are born with the ability to reason from first principles, but our parents, guardians, teachers, and mentors eventually put their foot down, saying something like, 'because I said so.' Our curious minds and quest for reason and answers are stifled by authority. 'Do as I say, because I said so. Don’t question me; I’m the chef, and you're just the cook; follow the recipe.'

Analogy - noun - a comparison between one thing and another, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification; a correspondence or partial similarity; a thing which is comparable to something else in significant respects.

First principles - a basic assumption that cannot be deduced any further; it starts directly at the level of established science and does not make assumptions.

Analogy - The Church says the sun revolves around the earth, so it must be true. First principle - By measuring and comparing the stars, planets, and the sun's rotation, you can conclude that the earth revolves around the sun on your own. One is accepting someone else's word, fact, or belief that they are smarter, wiser, or all-knowing than yourself. The other is verifying yourself or taking something to its most basic form and building up from there to a conclusion. One is easy and takes very little effort; the other is time-consuming and challenging. Being original isn’t easy, and claiming that you are unique and special is only partly true. If you lost your job, do you really think that someone else couldn’t replace you? Or would your workplace simply post a job opening and hire someone to replace you in a few weeks? P.S., get off your high horse and ground yourself in reality. You are not inherently special. No one is creative 100% of the time; everyone has influencers. The difference lies in how much these influencers shape your work. Those who change the world or their fields of work draw less from their influences, transforming their work into something uniquely their own. Whether it's through asking questions, challenging conventional wisdom, or going against current trends, they become the black sheep who forge their own paths, rather than following someone else's predetermined route. You must understand that conventional wisdom becomes outdated rapidly. What works for someone else doesn't necessarily work for you. Waking up at 5 am and mimicking someone else's morning routine is pointless if there isn’t a reason behind it. Emulating a famous person doesn’t guarantee that you will achieve their success. If that’s your goal, that's fine, but it's a path that often leads to envy. This approach relies on analogy reasoning and doesn’t ensure success in your own definition of it. So, what can you do to start implementing first principles in your creative work? Begin as if you were a child once more and keep asking yourself that nagging question: 'why?