The 5 elements of effective thinking / Edward B. Burger and Michael Starbird.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Burger, Edward B., 1963- author.

Starbird, Michael, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Thought and thinking.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (168 pages)

Other Title:

Five elements of effective thinking

Place of Publication:

Princeton ; Oxford : Princeton University Press, [2012]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The 5 Elements of Effective Thinking presents practical, lively, and inspiring ways for you to become more successful through better thinking. The idea is simple: You can learn how to think far better by adopting specific strategies. Brilliant people aren't a special breed--they just use their minds differently. By using the straightforward and thought-provoking techniques in The 5 Elements of Effective Thinking, you will regularly find imaginative solutions to difficult challenges, and you will discover new ways of looking at your world and yourself--revealing previously hidden opportunities. The book offers real-life stories, explicit action items, and concrete methods that allow you to attain a deeper understanding of any issue, exploit the power of failure as a step toward success, develop a habit of creating probing questions, see the world of ideas as an ever-flowing stream of thought, and embrace the uplifting reality that we are all capable of change. No matter who you are, the practical mind-sets introduced in the book will empower you to realize any goal in a more creative, intelligent, and effective manner. Filled with engaging examples that unlock truths about thinking in every walk of life, The 5 Elements of Effective Thinking is written for all who want to reach their fullest potential--including students, parents, teachers, businesspeople, professionals, athletes, artists, leaders, and lifelong learners. Whenever you are stuck, need a new idea, or want to learn and grow, The 5 Elements of Effective Thinking will inspire and guide you on your way. To share thinking stories, go to: http://5elementsofthinking.wordpress.com

Contents:

Frontmatter

Contents

Preface. Thinking Makes the Difference

Introduction. Elements of Effective Thinking, Learning, and Creating

1. Grounding Your Thinking: Understand Deeply

2. Igniting Insights through Mistakes: Fail to Succeed

3. Creating Questions out of Thin Air: Be Your Own Socrates

4. Seeing the Flow of Ideas: Look Back, Look Forward

5. Engaging Change: Transform Yourself

A Way to Provoke Effective Thinking: A Brief Review

Share Your Own Stories of Effective Thinking

Acknowledgments

About the Authors

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781400844562

1400844568

OCLC:

1132219530