Critical Thinking: 3-in-1 Guide to Master Mental Models, Creative Thinking, Logical Reasoning & Make Better Decisions

By Troye Bates

Critical Thinking - 3 Manuscripts in 1 Book, Including: How to Think Differently, How to Rewire Your Brain and How to Focus Your Mind.

 

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HOW TO THINK DIFFERENTLY:

7 Steps to Master Mental Models, Critical Thinking, Decision Making & Problem Solving.

 

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• Language: English
• Publisher: Troye Bates
• Release date: Dec 25, 2023
• ISBN: 9798869083760

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Book 1: How to Think Differently

Book 2: How to Rewire Your Brain

Book 3: How to Focus Your Mind

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Book 1: How to Think Differently

7 Easy Steps to Master Mental Models, Critical Thinking, Decision Making & Problem Solving

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Book 1: How to Think Differently

Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1: Your Mind, Your Priority

Understanding Mental Models – What Are They and How They Work

Types of Mental Models

Chapter 2: Step 1 – Becoming the Master of Your Choices

Dealing with Decision Fatigue

Types of Decision Makers

The Secret to Making Good Decisions

Chapter 3: Step 2 – Critical Thinker, Mental Master

Does Critical Thinking Matter?

Becoming a Critical Thinker

Chapter 4: Step 3 – Logic and Reason

Why Do We Need It?

Logic vs. Intelligence - What’s the Difference?

The Long Arrow Metaphor

How to Sharpen Your Skills

Chapter 5: Step 4 – The Master of Strategy

A Look Inside a Strategic Mindset

The Benefits

Harnessing Your Strategic Thinking Powers

Chapter 6: Step 5 – Abundance vs. Scarcity

Understanding the Abundance and Scarcity Mindset

What Sets Them Apart

Developing Your Abundance Mindset

Chapter 7: Step 6 – Seeing the Bigger Picture

What Makes a Big-Picture Thinker?

What Is Stopping You from Thinking About the Bigger Picture?

Mastering the Big Picture Mental Model

Chapter 8: Step 7 – Reflect Before You Act

What Happens When Reflection Is Absent?

Working on Your Reflective Thinking Skills

Conclusion

Book 2: How to Rewire Your Brain

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Introduction

Chapter 1: Neuroplasticity

Rehabilitation of the Brain After Injury

Redefining Yourself

Focus Meditation

Conscious Awareness

Spontaneous Remission

Self-Reinvention

Attentiveness

Chapter 2: Mind Hacking

Metacognition

How Do You Change Your Mind?

How to Get Your Brain to Rewire Itself?

Finding Happiness

Chapter 3: Practical Neuroscience

Brain Health

Behavioral Change

Learning

Psychological Health

Chapter 4: Reprogramming Your Mind

The Subconscious Mind

Meditation

Affirmations

Chapter 5: 7 Steps to Rewire Your Brain

How Do You Change Your Mind?

7 Steps to Get Your Brain Rewired

Conclusion

Book 3: How to Focus Your Mind

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Introduction

Chapter 1: The Focus Frame of Mind

Understanding Focus and Why It Matters

Why Goals Are Important for Better Focus

Chapter 2: Step 1 – Building Your Environment

The Right Environment Matters More Than Motivation

Building the Right Kind of Environment

Chapter 3: Step 2 – Brainpower

Willpower and Brainpower

Brainpower Can Be Developed

The Mindset of a Focused Winner

Chapter 4: Step 3 – Energy Management

Understanding Energy

Why Time Management Does Not Work

Strategies to Better Energy Management

Chapter 5: Step 4 – Eliminating Procrastination

Procrastination Is Your Own Worst Enemy

Overcoming Procrastination Once and For All

Strategies to Improve Self-Discipline

Chapter 6: Step 5 – Shutting Down Distractions

Overthinking Is A Form of Distraction

Shutting Down the Distractions for Good

Chapter 7: Step 6 – Sharpening Attention

Why Do I Struggle to Pay Attention?

Reigning It In

Chapter 8: Step 7 – Stress Management

Managing Your Stress Levels for Better Focus

Taking Care of Yourself Again

Conclusion

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Introduction

When we were young, we probably tried to avoid being different in any way out of fear of being shunned by our peers. Yet, the ones who thought differently from everyone else went on to become individuals who make the greatest difference and impact on the world. It takes a combination of courage and ingenuity to become somebody who thinks differently and is willing to stand up and own that. The ones who think outside the box don’t fear the future. They own the future. Today, the ability to think this way is valued as a tremendous asset and a skill that is needed today more than ever. 

The word thinking can mean an extensive number of things. The way that we think shapes the world around us. A person who thinks positively tends to attract opportunities and success because of their optimistic outlook and ability to see the silver lining where others would be tempted to give up. A person who thinks negatively tends to experience a higher degree of failure. The way we think influences our outlook on life and to bring about great change for the better requires a shift in the way that we think from this point onwards. 

Thinking outside the box gets you ahead in life. If Thomas Edison gave up after his first few failed attempts at creating the lightbulb, the world might look very different today. There might be no electricity, no power, and we would probably still be living in darkness. Edison is the perfect role model to look towards as a reminder of why you never give up until you finally see the change that you want. Critical thinking. Problem-solving. Strategic thinking. Logical analysis. These are the mental skills needed to succeed in the competitive world that we live in today. Nothing is going to change for the better unless that change starts from within, and that’s why you’re here today, reading about the 7-steps you need to start thinking differently and make better decisions. 

You picked up this guide, and that means there is some part of you that knows you’re ready for a change. To become the better version of yourself and tap into all that potential buried underneath a mindset that has been holding you back for far too long. You’ve yearned for too long to be like those successful individuals you look up to, and this is where you take your very first step in that direction. 

Changing your mindset is not only possible, but it’s also necessary to revolutionize your life and witness visible change happening at last. Your progress begins right now with How to Think Differently. Every effort was made to ensure it is full of as much useful information as possible, please enjoy!

Chapter 1: Your Mind, Your Priority

Your thinking sets the stage for your life. When you change your outlook, you change your entire life. That’s how powerful a tool the mind can be. When your mind focuses on nothing but misery and the problems that you’re plagued with, your life and outlook are going to mirror that train of thought. If you were to focus on the positives, however, and focus on the solutions instead of the problem, you would become the type of person who can still smile in the face of adversity. 

Your mind is your most powerful weapon of change to achieve success in everything that you do in life. If you want your life to change, to think better, do better, and achieve more, then you need to begin taking ownership of your thoughts and change the way you think. Nothing is going to change unless you make a choice to do it. To be accountable and take ownership of your mind and your thoughts. To be a problem solver instead of a downer and the 7-step approach to mastering the mental models you need for change is going to get you there. 

Understanding Mental Models – What Are They and How They Work

If you’ve never heard the term mental models before, a mental model is a phrase used to describe how something works. It is an overarching term that is used to describe a worldview, concept, or framework that you carry in your mind. Essentially, mental models are the tools you need to help you understand how life works. These models are responsible for guiding your behavior and the way that you perceive the world. They are the very tools you need to help you resolve problems, make better, informed decisions, and ultimately understand life. Every mental model you develop is another tool gained that helps you see the world in a different light. 

Not only are these models responsible for shaping the way you think, but they shape the opportunities and connections that you see. Because there’s only so much information that our brain can contain at a time, we need these models to help simplify some of the more complex information that we receive. We need these models to help us break down that information into manageable, organized chunks that make it easier to process. 

James Clear, author of Atomic Habits and creator of the Habits Academy, explains that each mental model has a different framework that we all can use to look at life. Mental models are like your toolbox for life. The bigger your toolbox grows, the better your ability to resolve problems and conflict becomes because you have more tools at your disposal to help you reach the right decisions. Mental models are among the essential tools that the successful, brilliant individuals out there use to distinguish themselves from the rest. It is their mental model way of thinking that makes them stand out in the crowd. 

Types of Mental Models 

Charlie Munger is the Vice Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. and a colleague and close friend of Warren Bugger. Munger’s interest in the subject of psychology is no secret and suggests that there are numerous mental models available that help us solve and dismantle some of the more difficult problems in life. Not every problem that we are faced with is presented to us in the same way, nor can a decision be reached from the save vantage point. We need several mental models to experiment with, so there is room to play around with and be flexible in dealing with the challenges that come our way. 

The list we will discuss next looks at some of the most common mental models, and you might have already been practicing a couple of these yourself without realizing it:

The Bayes’ Theorem Model -This model describes the probability or likelihood that something is going to happen based on factors that might be relevant. Factors could include past evidence and how current conditions may affect the new outcome. 

The Competence Circle Model -In 1996, Warren Buffet gave his shareholders this message: You don’t have to be an expert on every company, you only need to have the necessary skills needed to evaluate the companies that are within your circle of competence. Hence, the competence circle model. The size of the circle does not matter; what matters more is the knowledge that you have of the circle’s boundaries. What Buffet was trying to say was that we should concentrate on the areas where our expertise lie. We don’t have to be afraid of saying I don’t understand or don’t know when we must deal with another person’s circle of competence. You have your strengths, and they have theirs. 

The Confirmation Bias Model -It is human nature to interpret information based on their bias. We want to process information in a way that strengthens or confirms what we already believe in. For example, if you are running a business and you’re confident sales in December are going to exceed that of November, that bias might lead you to focus too much on December’s potential and not enough on what you can do to bring up sales in November. To avoid confirmation bias, you need to understand that perception is not always reality. Just because we think something may happen, there’s no guarantee that it will, and we need to challenge our minds to think about the different interpretations and possible outcomes of a scenario. 

The Inversion Model -This is one of the most powerful models around. With the inversion model, instead