Brains-Maxxing Series - Part 6 - Master Critical Thinking

Welcome to the 11th edition of The Elevated Mindset!

Today we will be covering the FINAL part of the Brains-Maxxing series with Part 6 - Master Critical Thinking!

Where I'll teach you the Samantha Agoos's 5-step process to help you solve any problem like a pro!💪

Announcement: I will be on hiatus & will be back soon! In the meantime, check out my past editions here!

Estimated Reading Time = 3 minutes

Critical Thinking...What Is It?

Everyday we are faced with a sea of decisions.

Some are small while some can change the trajectory of our lives.

We're bombarded with so many decisions that it is nearly impossible to make the right choice every time.

However, there is a highly effective technique that can improve our chances of making the right decisions.

Critical Thinking.

In simple terms, critical thinking is a way to approach a challenge or questions in which we carefully deconstruct the problem & reveal its hidden issues such as bias to make the best decision.

Through critical thinking we can look at the problem though a logical lens & make a well thought out decision.

Developing this skill can bring a huge ROI in our lives, businesses, & careers!

Ready? Lets dive in!

5 Step Process To Critical Thinking

Step 1: Formulate Your Question

Basically, know what you're trying to solve.

Sounds straightforward, right?

But many skip straight to the solution generating process.

How well you define a problem determines how well you solve it.

Block out the noise & focus on what YOU'RE trying to solve.

Step 2: Gather Your Information

There is so much information available at our fingertips.

Which is great!

But it can be overwhelming & cloud our judgement.

If you have done step 1, then it will help you narrow down what types of information to look for saving your time & energy.

Step 3: Apply The Information

This is done through asking critical questions such as:

• What concepts are at work?

• What assumptions exist?

• Is my interpretation of the information logically sound?

• Any biases?

Step 4: Consider The Implications

Think of the long term.

Some things seem great at first!

But take the time to dig a little deeper.

Look at its impacts & weigh the pros & cons to see if its worth it.

Step 5: Explore Other Viewpoints

Explore a full spectrum of viewpoints, even if you disagree.

You can see what appeals to others.

This allows you to explore the full breath of alternatives & make your own choice.

End Notes

Unfortunately, there is no 'instant' solution to eradicate difficult decisions from our lives.

However, critical thinking can help us make to sift through the noise & find what we're looking for!

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TL;DR

5 Step Process To Critically Think:

• Step 1: Formulate Your Question

• Step 2: Gather Your Information

• Step 3: Apply The Information

• Step 4: Consider The Implications

• Step 5: Explore Other Viewpoints

That's a wrap! Thanks for reading! 

Want to read more? Check out my past editions here!

Till next time! 👋

-Payal

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