Thinking Clearly and Analytically
3.5K views | +1 today
Thinking Clearly and Analytically
Insights on Logical Thinking for Leaders -- with a Puzzling Perspective
Curated by James Schreier
Your new post is loading...
Your new post is loading...
Scooped by James Schreier
December 16, 2019 4:26 PM
Scoop.it!

4 common myths about how your brain works

4 common myths about how your brain works | Thinking Clearly and Analytically | Scoop.it
Psychology professor Art Markman explains why you should stop believing these things about your brain.
No comment yet.
Scooped by James Schreier
December 2, 2019 9:00 AM
Scoop.it!

Reminder: A brain-friendly lifestyle is the best approach to delay cognitive decline and dementia

Reminder: A brain-friendly lifestyle is the best approach to delay cognitive decline and dementia | Thinking Clearly and Analytically | Scoop.it
_______ What Science Tells Us About Preventing Dementia (The Wall Street Journal): "When it comes to battling dementia, the unfortunate news is this: Medications have proven ineffective at curing o…
No comment yet.
Scooped by James Schreier
November 18, 2019 9:00 AM
Scoop.it!

Quick brain teaser to stretch (and retrain) your mind

Quick brain teaser to stretch (and retrain) your mind | Thinking Clearly and Analytically | Scoop.it
___________ This is Ellen, a single and bright woman. When she was a student ---in high school and in college too--- Ellen was deeply involved in environmental issues, and also participated in soci…
No comment yet.
Scooped by James Schreier
November 4, 2019 9:00 AM
Scoop.it!

When It’s OK to Trust Your Gut on a Big Decision

When It’s OK to Trust Your Gut on a Big Decision | Thinking Clearly and Analytically | Scoop.it
Some executives pride themselves on having a strong intuition, honed through years of experience, that guides their decisions. Others are ambivalent about relying on their intuition to make important choices, concerned that their gut reaction is inherently biased or emotional.
No comment yet.
Scooped by James Schreier
October 28, 2019 7:46 AM
Scoop.it!

What’s Wrong With Higher Education? Republicans, Democrats Disagree

What’s Wrong With Higher Education? Republicans, Democrats Disagree | Thinking Clearly and Analytically | Scoop.it
Polls show that a majority of Americans think higher education is headed in the wrong direction.
No comment yet.
Rescooped by James Schreier from Japanese puzzles
October 14, 2019 10:57 AM
Scoop.it!

The 10 Hardest Logic Puzzles Ever Created

The 10 Hardest Logic Puzzles Ever Created | Thinking Clearly and Analytically | Scoop.it
So you think you are clever, right? Then here is your chance to pit your brain against some of the world's hardest logic puzzles ever created.

Via Leena
No comment yet.
Scooped by James Schreier
September 30, 2019 9:36 AM
Scoop.it!

Do You Recognize These 10 Mental Blocks to Creative Thinking?

Do You Recognize These 10 Mental Blocks to Creative Thinking? | Thinking Clearly and Analytically | Scoop.it
You're already capable of creative thinking, but you have to strip away the mental blocks you've picked up along the way to wherever you are today.
No comment yet.
Scooped by James Schreier
September 16, 2019 12:14 PM
Scoop.it!

Competitive Rivals Can Make You More Successful

Competitive Rivals Can Make You More Successful | Thinking Clearly and Analytically | Scoop.it
But it’s possible to avoid such costly mistakes by making a habit out of engaging in critical thinking, such as considering opposing viewpoints and conducting cost-benefit analyses, especially for those decisions that are complex and can determine the future of your venture.
No comment yet.
Scooped by James Schreier
September 9, 2019 9:00 AM
Scoop.it!

Grubhub Perks 'is a race to the bottom,' delivery expert says

Grubhub Perks 'is a race to the bottom,' delivery expert says | Thinking Clearly and Analytically | Scoop.it
Delivery company claims new loyalty program will drive online orders for restaurants
James Schreier's insight:

An area that is changing so fast, almost daily, that it requires constant monitoring

No comment yet.
Scooped by James Schreier
September 9, 2019 9:00 AM
Scoop.it!

Peter Kaufman on The Multidisciplinary Approach to Thinking: Transcript –

Peter Kaufman on The Multidisciplinary Approach to Thinking: Transcript – | Thinking Clearly and Analytically | Scoop.it
Last week I had the great pleasure of attending a talk by Peter Kaufman on the Multidisciplinary Approach to Thinking.  I would like to thank Mr. Kaufman for delivering such an engaging and insight…
No comment yet.
Scooped by James Schreier
September 2, 2019 9:00 PM
Scoop.it!

How to make good decisions

How to make good decisions | Thinking Clearly and Analytically | Scoop.it
Self-ruminating can impair your decision-making ability. But adopting this one simple practice can improve it.
No comment yet.
Scooped by James Schreier
August 26, 2019 9:39 AM
Scoop.it!

In Praise of Slowness: Challenging the Cult of Speed

In Praise of Slowness: Challenging the Cult of Speed | Thinking Clearly and Analytically | Scoop.it
This article explores our cultural desire for speed and its consequences. Slow, it turns out, is the best way to increase understanding and avoid-problems.
No comment yet.
Scooped by James Schreier
August 19, 2019 11:07 AM
Scoop.it!

Can We Rely on Our Intuition?

Can We Rely on Our Intuition? | Thinking Clearly and Analytically | Scoop.it
Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives.
No comment yet.
Scooped by James Schreier
December 9, 2019 9:00 AM
Scoop.it!

The 3 Early Warning Signs of Burnout Before It Destroys Your Career and Relationships

The 3 Early Warning Signs of Burnout Before It Destroys Your Career and Relationships | Thinking Clearly and Analytically | Scoop.it
One minute you’re highly engaged at work, performing at the top of your game.
James Schreier's insight:

This may seem, initially, like a strange post for Thinking Clearly and Analytically.  Yet, when I posted it to the 212-Careers topic, I was carefully thinking about the key points here.  Then, I concluded how this all connects to the ability to think clearly, hard-to-do if you're experiencing burnout.

No comment yet.
Scooped by James Schreier
November 25, 2019 9:00 AM
Scoop.it!

Critical Thinking; It's Everybody's Responsiblity

Critical Thinking; It's Everybody's Responsiblity | Thinking Clearly and Analytically | Scoop.it
In this talk, our presenter Chris Sowton discusses how critical thinking is consistently presented as being a core component of English language. He...
No comment yet.
Scooped by James Schreier
November 12, 2019 9:00 AM
Scoop.it!

Quick brain teaser: Which train is going the wrong way?

Quick brain teaser: Which train is going the wrong way? | Thinking Clearly and Analytically | Scoop.it
___________ In the image above --courtesy of Heathrow Express-- you can see 27 trains on the tracks. Quick. Can you spot the outlier? ___________ SOLUTION See
James Schreier's insight:

A nice brain teaser from SharpBrains -- OK, yes it's a train puzzle!

No comment yet.
Scooped by James Schreier
October 28, 2019 9:28 AM
Scoop.it!

Train Your Brain to Remember Anything You Learn With This Simple, 20-Minute Habit

Train Your Brain to Remember Anything You Learn With This Simple, 20-Minute Habit | Thinking Clearly and Analytically | Scoop.it
This 100-year old method has been making the rounds again--it's worth getting around to.
No comment yet.
Scooped by James Schreier
October 21, 2019 9:00 AM
Scoop.it!

3 Preparation Habits That Can Help You Be More Productive

3 Preparation Habits That Can Help You Be More Productive | Thinking Clearly and Analytically | Scoop.it
Want to get more done each day? Here are three ways to be more productive.
James Schreier's insight:

"Critical thinking" identified as one of the "3" tips!

No comment yet.
Scooped by James Schreier
October 7, 2019 9:13 AM
Scoop.it!

Hate distractions? Good. Your perception of reality is at stake

Hate distractions? Good. Your perception of reality is at stake | Thinking Clearly and Analytically | Scoop.it
“We’ve known for a long time [multitasking] might slow you down, but our research shows, it’s not just you might be slowed down; it might affect what you’re perceiving in the moment.”
No comment yet.
Rescooped by James Schreier from Guest Service
September 23, 2019 9:31 AM
Scoop.it!

List of the 20 MOST Common Survey Flaws

List of the 20 MOST Common Survey Flaws | Thinking Clearly and Analytically | Scoop.it
Basically, bad customer surveys are everywhere. In fact, they appear to be a multi-billion-dollar industry.
James Schreier's insight:

There's a "reverse" thinking clearly message to this story.  Designing a good survey requires good logical thinking.

James Schreier's curator insight, September 23, 2019 9:29 AM

This has always been a "hot" and frustrating topic for me.  This is an excellent article on the topic.

Scooped by James Schreier
September 9, 2019 9:00 AM
Scoop.it!

Cognitive bias cheat sheet - Better Humans

I’ve spent many years referencing Wikipedia’s list of cognitive biases whenever I have a hunch that a certain type of thinking is an official bias but I can’t recall the name or details. It’s been…
No comment yet.
Scooped by James Schreier
September 9, 2019 9:00 AM
Scoop.it!

Think Like Amazon

Think Like Amazon | Thinking Clearly and Analytically | Scoop.it
Former Amazon executive John Rossman on how to encourage innovation and change your organization based on Amazon's practices.
No comment yet.
Scooped by James Schreier
September 2, 2019 9:00 PM
Scoop.it!

How To Re-Focus When You're Distracted

How To Re-Focus When You're Distracted | Thinking Clearly and Analytically | Scoop.it
How To Re-Focus When You’re Distracted We've all hit that 2pm lull where we can't seem to focus on any work, but don't give up! Discover these easy ways to re-focus and increase your productivity.
No comment yet.
Scooped by James Schreier
September 2, 2019 9:00 AM
Scoop.it!

Can trained older brains outperform untrained younger ones at demanding cognitive tasks? Quick answer: YES

Can trained older brains outperform untrained younger ones at demanding cognitive tasks? Quick answer: YES | Thinking Clearly and Analytically | Scoop.it
__________ Online brain games can extend in-game 'cognitive youth' into old age (Science News): "A University of California, Irvine-led study has found that online brain game exercises can enable p…
No comment yet.
Scooped by James Schreier
August 26, 2019 9:12 AM
Scoop.it!

Building a better trivia game with a Jeopardy master and Magic’s creator

Building a better trivia game with a Jeopardy master and Magic’s creator | Thinking Clearly and Analytically | Scoop.it
Richard Garfield and Ken Jennings want you to "feel smart when you play" Half-Truth.
No comment yet.