Critical thinking skills will often determine your success in school, work, and life. The prevalence of misinformation and information overload makes it so important to develop a mindset that focuses on critical thinking.
Whether you’re a solopreneur, a single mother, a family, a business owner, the CEO of a multinational corporation, a teacher, or a public servant, you have problems that you need to solve. The problems we have in our day-to-day lives can make us or break us, and whether we become wounded or wise depends on … Read more
Nurturing curiosity and critical thinking in young minds is one of the most essential roles of parenting. But how can you start conversations with your kids when they only want to give one-word answers? Asking thought-provoking questions is a great way to spark imagination and engage children in meaningful conversations. Kids are naturally curious. They … Read more
Let’s solve a quick math problem. A bat and a ball cost $1.10. The bat costs $1.00 more than the ball. How much does the ball cost? Ten cents, right? At least that’s what first came to mind for me when reading this first question in a series of three in the Cognitive Reflection Test. … Read more
Thinking back to your childhood, do you remember your parents ever asking you, “If all of your friends jumped off a bridge, would you do it too?” I know this fictional scenario was often presented to me when I argued to do something “because everyone else was doing it” but it didn’t often work very … Read more
“The orator persuades by means of his hearers, when they are roused to emotion by his speech; for the judgments we deliver are not the same when we are influenced by joy or sorrow, love or hate.” – Aristotle Can you think of a time when you believed something to be true, but in hindsight, … Read more