The 5 elements of effective thinking / Edward B. Burger and Michael Starbird.
By: Burger, Edward B [author]
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Contributor(s): Starbird, Michael P [author].
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BookPublisher: Princeton, NJ : Princeton University Press, [2012]Copyright date: ©2012Description: viii, 157 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9780691156668 (hardback).Other title: Five elements of effective thinking.Subject(s): Thought and thinking | Self-developmentAdditional physical formats: Electronic version : The 5 elements of effective thinking DDC classification: 153.42 Also available in electronic form. | Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Notes | Barcode | |
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| General lending | MTU Bishopstown Library Wellbeing | 153.42 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | Wellbeing Collection - Self-development | 00220518 |
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Simple but powerful strategies for increasing your success by improving your thinking
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.
Preface -- Thinking makes the difference -- Introduction -- Grounding your thinking -- Igniting insights through mistakes -- Creating questions out of thin air -- Seeing the flow of ideas -- Engaging change -- Acknowledgments -- About the authors.
Also available in electronic form.