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

"The mind is a parachute that has to be opened to be of any use."

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 book's five sections – Perception & 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, tradeoffs, 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.

Enjoy the benefits of your own selfpaced reasoning course with Power Thinking.

BRANDON ROYAL is an awardwinning writer who has honed his theories of teaching and education, into a set of key learning principles that help define the basics of writing, grammar, math, and reasoning.