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Author: Jim Schreier

5 Simple Steps to Sharper Decision-Making

5 Simple Steps to Sharper Decision-Making

By Jim Schreier Posted on May 17, 2025 Posted in Brain, Critical Thinking, Decision Making

Routines drive up productivity. They turn actions into habits, so there is nothing to think about. A series of steps is consistently and consciously repeated until they become habits. This leads to quick and efficient processes,sometimes called standard operating procedures …

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Critical Thinking Benefits

Critical Thinking Benefits

By Jim Schreier Posted on May 17, 2025 Posted in Brain, Critical Thinking

A person who is grounded in critical thinking is self-disciplined and is always in pursuit of excellence. Critical thinking uses intellect rather than ego or long-held beliefs to problem-solve and communicate more effectively with others. A critical thinker is usually …

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Critical Thinking and Creativity

Critical Thinking and Creativity

By Jim Schreier Posted on May 17, 2025 Posted in Brain, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Logic

Critical thinking and creativity go hand in hand. Critical thinking lets you look objectively at a problem, issue, object, or person and consider the entire picture. Creativity enables you to take that entire picture and look at it differently. While …

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Everyday Logical Fallacies You Might Miss

Everyday Logical Fallacies You Might Miss

By Jim Schreier Posted on May 9, 2025 Posted in Brain, Critical Thinking, Logic

Imagine you are having a heated but friendly discussion with a colleague. Your opinions are vastly different. You logically state the reasons for your way of thinking. Then, they offer opinion, distortion, and everything but logic in a failedattempt to …

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Why Critical Thinking Is Crucial in Leadership Positions

Why Critical Thinking Is Crucial in Leadership Positions

By Jim Schreier Posted on May 9, 2025 Posted in Critical Thinking, Leadership

Among all the thoughts and tips on critical thinking, this article focuses on why this is such an essential skill for anyone in a leadership position. If you’re in a leadership position (“and everyone’s a leader”), or desire to work …

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Ways to Tap into Your Intuition

Ways to Tap into Your Intuition

By Jim Schreier Posted on May 8, 2025 Posted in Brain, Critical Thinking, Intuition, Special Reports

Intuition can be defined as understanding something without having to think about it. You get an instant feeling about what you should do or avoid doing, and there is no conscious thought that leads to your decision. You automatically know …

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Avoid These Common Thinking Mistakes

Avoid These Common Thinking Mistakes

By Jim Schreier Posted on May 4, 2025 Posted in Critical Thinking, Logic, Mental Muscle

Are you your own worst enemy when it comes to what you are thinking? Many of us are. Without realizing it, we get stuck in certain mental traps that lead us to make bad decisions. Avoid the following five common …

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Boost Your Career with Critical Thinking Skills

Boost Your Career with Critical Thinking Skills

By Jim Schreier Posted on May 4, 2025 Posted in Career, Critical Thinking, Logic, Mental Muscle

There are many benefits to critical thinking. When you learn how to look at situations this way, you can improve both your career and your personal relationships. Here are a few ways this objective approach to solving problems can benefit …

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The Power of Logical Thinking Explained

The Power of Logical Thinking Explained

By Jim Schreier Posted on April 29, 2025 Posted in Brain, Critical Thinking, Logic, Mental Muscle

Sometimes, it makes sense to go with your gut instinct. You might have encountered this yourself. You feel compelled to follow a different course of action despite logic and reason. There are times when this type of thinking pays off. …

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Understanding Critical Thinking:  A Beginner’s Guide

Understanding Critical Thinking: A Beginner’s Guide

By Jim Schreier Posted on April 29, 2025 Posted in Critical Thinking, Logic, Mental Muscle

Critical thinking is self-discipline put into action. You don’t choose sides or make any assumptions. It is about interpreting and analyzing facts and information without an opinion. It allows you to get past an emotional investment in asituation and evaluate …

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