50 Powerful Principles for Clear and Effective Reasoning

Ace Your Competitive Exams

• Gain Insights into the four classic mindsets

• Use quantitative tools to frame problems

• Employ creative thinking to unlock novel solutions

• Use logic to break apart arguments

Power Thinking addresses one of the most critical yet seldom taught life skills. Reasoning skills help us make sense of the world; among other things, they help us make better decisions, tackle opportunities, evaluate claims, and solve problems.

Interwoven within this books five sections - Perception and Mindset, Decision Making, Creative Thinking, Analyzing Arguments, and Mastering Logic - are 50 tips addressing the common themes in classic reasoning problems and situations. Appendixes contain summaries of fallacious reasoning, analogies, trade-offs, and a review of critical reading. A wealth of examples, charts, and insightful problems makes Power Thinking an invaluable guide for any individual wanting to further sharpen his or her thinking skills.