Making Up Your Own Mind - Edward B.Burger
Don't let gaining a credential and landing a job distract you from the true purpose of a formal education. The useful lifespan of skills decreases constantly. Continually strive to develop your ability to think effectively.
Practice by applying the "five elements of effective thinking":
Practice by applying the "five elements of effective thinking":
- Aim to "understand deeply". Admitting that you don't understand things put you in the mindset to learn.
- "Fail effectively". Try things and falter, but learn a little each time you don't succeed.
- "Create questions". Think slowly through each of the many specifics that present you with an issue or challenge.
- "go with the flow of ideas". Connect your thinking. Think through a topic to connect it with other disciplines, ideas and subjects.
- "Be open to change". Keep an open mind; be willing to see things differently.
- Take charge of your learning; don't wait for others to educate you.
- Slow down, unplug your devices and ease your daily flurry of brain activity. Think, reflect, connect and let your mind renew and recharge.
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