The 5 Elements of Effective Thinking

By Edward B. Burger, Michael Starbird,

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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…

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1 author picked The 5 Elements of Effective Thinking as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I love this book because the ideas shared helped transform how I teach my mathematics courses. It helped me see that mathematics is the perfect vehicle to illustrate, reinforce, and learn to become a more effective thinker in all aspects of life. 

It is a quick read and is timelier than ever, as I believe the ability to think effectively is often not emphasized today.

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