The Five Elements of Effective Thinking

By: Edward B. Burger, Michael Starbird

Narrated by: Brian Troxell

Length: 3 hrs and 9 mins

Publisher's 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.

©2012 Edward B. Burger and Michael Starbird (P)2012 Audible, Inc.

Simply Comprehensive

Broken down into simple and digestible steps, the poignant instruction contained herein are empowering words of change!

A must read.

This book is a good reference book for solving problems and how to think differently when you are struggling to accomplish a goal. It's also a good learning tool about how making mistakes is not a bad thing.

Delivers on its Title

Excellent audio, short and packed with actionable ways to think differently. I will listen to this one again.

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

Worth a Listen

If you could sum up The Five Elements of Effective Thinking in three words, what would they be?

Full of nuggets

What did you like best about this story?

It has many practical tips for increasing your thinking effectiveness

Which scene was your favorite?

Many illustrative stories sprinkled throughout.

What insight do you think you’ll apply from The Five Elements of Effective Thinking?

Will work more specifically follow the "flow of ideas" as I work.

Any additional comments?

I will listen to this multiple times to keep top of mind the key concepts.

Delivers on the expectation set by the title

Where does The Five Elements of Effective Thinking rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

In its category it sits near the top end.

I've come across similar titles, however the analogies offered and the stories used I found to be valuable and practical in their application. These books can often state at least in part the "obvious", but a well authored title will still have you considering the obvious in more depth and more constructively along with useful new ways to consider key aspects of thought in a practically meaningful way. The Five Elements of Effective Thinking does so exceptionally well.

Any additional comments?

The simplicity of the push up analogy in how obvious an analogy it is I feel best represents the brilliance of this title. It's well worth the cost, and there's a good chance you'll get value from this.

Very good listen

Where does The Five Elements of Effective Thinking rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This book has a lot of good information. The information tends to make my mind wander and I have to come back to the spot I drifted but this is a good thing. It is good for organizing thoughts and pushing them to the next level.

What did you learn from The Five Elements of Effective Thinking that you would use in your daily life?

Learning the basics

Top performers do an easier task= life changing.

Exciting root causes for successful learning, product development, even developing a new company. great

A Nice Summary

The book provides a few handy tips for how to analyze issues, these include consider the opposite view, consider the extremes, be wrong and iterate. They repeat themselves enough that you can play on 2x speed and not really miss the tips, but they don't fill it with too much fluff. An easy listen little book of tips.

A necessary book for everyone.

Everyone needs this book in there life. It should be mandatory reading. This book provides a detailed account of advice to improve your life and learning. Would solidly recommend to anyone who want to improve themselves.