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Table of Contents
Introduction
Thinking and Being Human An Overview
In every walk of life, with every step we take and every decision we make, we need to THINK! That is an indisputable fact. With actions that we take, discussions we have, thoughts we create, relationships we keep, priorities we make - everything! There's absolutely no way to separate thinking from our daily activities and our nature as humans. Even in times when we choose to temporarily switch off our minds and not deliberately think or over think things, we still think subconsciously! In short, thinking is a human characteristic and an inevitable one; it is one of the many reasons why humans are distinct from other animals.
Thinking is the art and science of analyzing, processing, and manipulating thoughts and information at one's disposal to make decisions and take actions driven at fostering relationships, creating ideas solving problems, sensing danger, and so forth. There's a whole lot to thinking; there is a mechanism behind it, a process to how it works, and we will analyze all of these in the next chapter.
It has been established that thinking is human, and it is, sometimes even done subconsciously. It is evident enough that thinking is important and inevitable. Say we talk about what we now know about and might even admire in other people; things we do not give much importance to when it comes to ourselves and our daily interactions with others.
You might argue that intelligent thinking is not a big deal, and all it requires is just some intense thinking and brain-racking. You might also be of the argument that intelligent thinking is only for geniuses. You might also say indifferently, that it matters less to you or your daily activities and that is why you do not take it into account. You can also be in the category of those genuinely interested in learning about intelligent thinking and how you can up your thinking and analysis game. In whatever group you fall into among all, the fact that you currently have access to this book is enough proof that what is contained herein is of great value to you. You need to broaden your horizons, for intelligent thinking is a necessary skill not just to survive but to live purposefully.
In kickstarting this discussion, there are certain things to be taken note of. There are ways to exercise the mind, habits that need to be dropped, and lifestyle changes to go after and embrace. There are so many ways to make your brain work for you and ways to initiate healthy and intelligent interactions.
Exercising the mind, learning new thinking methods and skills, and applying them into daily living are vital aspects of this intelligent sojourn, and their value will be understood as we progress.
There are one thousand and one intriguing things to learn about this brain of yours and how you probably have been underutilizing your thinking abilities.
Thinking is a crucial skill. Critical and intelligent thinking is more crucial to you as an individual not only because it gives you an intellectual boost over others but also because it is a mechanism that drives excellence anywhere and anytime.
In businesses, job recruitments, relationships, leadership or followership positions and absolutely any and every area of life, critical thinking skills are a must-have. Why? We see it littered all over the media that people no longer look for mere certifications or abilities that do not add value.
These days, how well you can relate with people and handle diverse situations amongst other personal productive abilities is what you need to prove your value. People are looking out for your coping mechanism, wittiness, tactfulness, your ability to solve problems, and your ability to make something out of nothing by using your intuition, imagination, and of course, intelligent thinking skills.
The relevance of intelligent thinking is further highlighted as there will always be problems that need to be solved, ideas that need to be formed, and actions that need to be taken. Therefore, intelligent thinking skills are entirely relevant to the core, and you need them. Intelligent thinking helps you maneuver, manipulate, and even simplify situations, and it's not magic. You just need to PAY ATTENTION!
Chapter 1
The Thinking Process/Mechanism
The Thinking Mechanism
Just like everything has a process of "being," thinking also has a process of being. How does the mind work? What influences thinking and what are the intricacies involved in the thinking process? What does this even mean and entail? You must understand the behind the scenes of thinking to make it easier for you to understand how your mind works and how the processing of information and thinking comes about. This chapter aims to help you have a grasp of the workings of the human mind.
The thinking mechanism can also be referred to as the thinking process, and it is described as the series of activities that take place (and why they take place), which results in this cognitive ability, which is thinking.
What's thought? A thought, as described by "The Mental Highway," is an inner, unconscious perception of a truth or fact upon which the mind acts and brings to objective form through speech or other material action. The thought is the main element of the thinking process that has been analyzed, manipulated, transmitted, and interpreted.
There's a connection between thinking and what our world is now, what you are now, who you are, and why. Check this out:
Our thoughts, our knowledge, beliefs, orientation, and feelings are the result of the influence of our surrounding environment on us. Society informs and influences our thought processes (thinking processes).
