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The Five Elements of Effective Thinking
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Summary
The 5 Elements of Effective Thinking presents 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 in The 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 Thinking is 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 Thinking will inspire and guide you on your way.
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Droning!
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Disappointed! I've read a lot of mindset books/self help, and via the reviews was looking forward to this. I only managed an hour - even my 10yr old daughter said "What is that?!" I had to agree! The American narrator does not help - speaking quickly and a dull tone, but the messages are very hazy - I don't mind I pickup just one thing from a book, an hour in and nothing - it's going back
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- Gari
- 08-07-17
Wow
Loved this book from beginning to end. It's a quick one but packs a punch! Essential reading for all...
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- Vanessa Cobb
- Devon, UK
- 05-07-16
Liberates the Mind
This is a short book, but worthy of repeated listening. The practices recommended are skilfully illustrated with simplicity and relevance. Adopting the ideas has helped free me from mental blocks in both creative and business activities and positive results are beginning to show.
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- JedHoll
- 09-05-15
Nice book to listen to
Overall if you are a self improvement junkie, there isn't a great deal of new material and a lot of familiar examples. Despite this I really enjoyed the book, the book is broken down into five main "elements" and the authors argue convincingly for each element.
I found the book very affirming, encouraging and uplifting. It was a new take on the subject.
I would recommend it.
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- spencerhudson
- 26-02-15
Rewinding and starting again tomorrow - great book
Hugley interesting book full of advise and thought provoking ideas. There is a lot to take in and it's going to take a couple of reads , but starting tomorrow again
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- R. Lewis
- 03-07-14
Should be Prerequisite for College!!!
What did you love best about The Five Elements of Effective Thinking?
I wish I had read this book before undergrad and graduate school! It would have helped me understand my professors so much better! This was an excellent book with it's concepts directly affecting my thought process and my teaching and learning strategies. Most are things that should be common sense but we don't realize them. If you know someone going to college, GET THEM THIS BOOK!!!!! If you are a working professional outside of schooling like me, however, you will still find this book compelling. It has helped me in my creative thought process. I am a public speaker and content creator, in addition to my day job as a fitness professional, and it has helped me immensely with my lecture creation, exercise program design, and even my teaching strategies.
Any additional comments?
One of the best thought provoking books I have read. If you can take a step back and swallow your pride for a bit, this book will open your mind to new horizons.
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- Tudor
- 12-11-12
Enjoyed
What made the experience of listening to The Five Elements of Effective Thinking the most enjoyable?
Easy to understand and all the chapters and elements followed on nicely
Which character – as performed by Brian Troxell – was your favorite?
The struggling maths girl
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
No, this is a book that I like to listen to over and over again
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- Jose
- 23-03-14
Thinking that could leads to change
I’ve been doing a lot of thinking, reflecting on how to become better at what I do. I read about mindfulness, enjoy learning about brain based research on cognition, and I like thinking about issues like free will, systems of approach and activation, social constructs, and all that sort of good stuff where we have to figure out how to fit in and move about as we relate to others and to the self. So I do a lot of thinking on these topics, but what actions have I taken to become better at what I do? The Five Elements of Effective Thinking is a short, well read, well thought out book. It provides practical advice that you can use to help activate new ways of thinking that could shift your perspective, which in turn could produce more favorable outcomes for you. That’s the key here- change starts with a shift in perspective.
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- Roseygirl13
- 22-06-13
Enjoyable & thought provoking listen
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes, love how the aspects of thinking are broken up and clear examples given
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Five Elements of Effective Thinking?
The base point of ensuring deeper understanding before moving onto the next level, good foundation of understanding is imperative to build from
What about Brian Troxell’s performance did you like?
Easy conversational style, not too 'voice-over'
What insight do you think you’ll apply from The Five Elements of Effective Thinking?
A number, reviewing topics from courses and for my job getting back to basics
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- George
- 21-11-12
Great book that makes you think!
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes, the information is so obvious but yet so rare to apply. The authors take you through a process that allows you to remember and apply to everyday life.
What does Brian Troxell bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Excellent fluctuation and passion of voice to topic
What did you learn from The Five Elements of Effective Thinking that you would use in your daily life?
A system for effective thinking
Any additional comments?
Highly recommended
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- Ricardo
- 22-08-13
Nice and easy read
I am going to keep this short and sweet.
The concepts and ideas here are simple but they are definitely not basic.
This is the kind of book that you just keep and listen to it every few months for a refresher and no doubt that you will get something new out of it each time.
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- Glenn
- 08-06-13
Delivers on its Title
Excellent audio, short and packed with actionable ways to think differently. I will listen to this one again.
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- m.a.
- 19-12-12
Great principles to help you map opportunity gaps.
Where does The Five Elements of Effective Thinking rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
It's a solid book and I recommend it for those that would like to get into ideation mode. Our lack of knowledge on basic subject matters creates blind spots. This book helps you identify the gaps, mitigate them and see opportunities.
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- Cynthia
- 20-05-14
Thinking about Thinking
The authors of "The 5 Elements of Effective Thinking", Edward Burger and Michael Starbird, are PhDs in Mathematics. They've taken an analytical approach to thinking and problem solving, analogizing the 'classical elements' of fire, earth, air, water, and adding a fifth: change. It's a clinical, almost elegant solution to the problem of people who think linearly but need to be imaginative and creative.
About half an hour into the book,I found a solution to a small but annoying problem that has been vexing me for two years. I'm not quite sure what suggestion worked, but work it did. I also really liked the idea that when stuck on a problem, throw a bunch of solutions at it and edit away the bad ones until you get one that works.
Do all of 'The 5 Elements' work for everyone, every time? Nope. The first year law student who asks endless "What if?" questions is likely to find himself with his mouth duck taped shut, locked in the handicapped stall of the men's room, handcuffed to the toilet paper dispenser.
Brian Troxell's deep, confident and persuasive voice reminded me of John Cunningham's 'Be a Man' audio from the 1997 movie "In & Out."
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64 of 77 people found this review helpful
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Story4 out of 5 stars
- Lasse
- 20-09-13
Overall a good book, with great tips
If you could sum up The Five Elements of Effective Thinking in three words, what would they be?
Short, effective, and good.
the book is not very long, but its very good and give you some great tips about how to think more effective.
What other book might you compare The Five Elements of Effective Thinking to and why?
I have not read / heard other books about effective thinking. I have heard books about self improvement, i it fall into that category.
What does Brian Troxell bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
I think the narrator did a great job. I dont know if i got any more or less out of listening to the book insted of reading it.
What insight do you think you’ll apply from The Five Elements of Effective Thinking?
Many, there was many great tips in this book i can and will use in my life forward.
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