03189cam a2200409 a 4500 17264572 BJBSDDR 20250901120705.0 ta 120420s2012 nju 000 0 eng 2012014372 9780691156668 (hardcover : alk. paper) 0691156662 (hardcover : alk. paper) 17264572 DLC eng DLC DLC eng pcc BF 441 B954f 2012 153.4/2 Burger, Edward B., 1963- 43095 The 5 elements of effective thinking / Edward B. Burger and Michael Starbird. Five elements of effective thinking Princeton, NJ : Princeton University Press, c2012. viii, 157 pages ; 20 cm. text txt rdacontent unmediated n rdamedia volume nc rdacarrier 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. The 5 Elements of Effective Thinkingpresents 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 inThe 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 Thinkingis 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 Thinkingwill inspire and guide you on your way. Thought and thinking. Pensamiento 8235 Starbird, Michael P., 1948- 6103 7 cbc orignew 1 ecip 20 y-gencatlg lcc BK 124098 124098 0 0 lcc 0 0 HU BJB BJB HU 2025-07-03 0 BF 441 B954f 2012 00000194720 2025-07-03 00:00:00 1 2025-07-03 BK