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.

This one surprised me!

What did you love best about The Five Elements of Effective Thinking?

It's short, simple and straightforward. Doesn't try to tackle too much.

I didn't expect much from it, based on reviews and summary, but all in all, it's a good book I'll re-listen to again at some point in the future, where I might need some encouragement for my inner genius.

You see, the book describes what geniuses and alike are doing, to be and do what they are and do. They argue that anyone can mimic those elements of thinking. The elements ring true for me, because I've always been thinking that way: asking challenging question, being deeply curious, etc. So in a way, I'm "a natural talent/genius" and doesn't really need this book. But, it's good to know that what it extols is true. At least it is, based on my own experience, as well as the traits I see in other entrepreneuers, inventors, thinkers, creatives, I've come across.

Steve Jobs for example, exhibited all these 5 elements to a very high degree.

Go on and get yourself some genius:)

Changed my perspective on life in general

Changed my perspective on life in general. I love that is short and straight to the point. Making it easy to repeat for deeper understanding.

one of the best books on audible

improve your critical thinking. the best suggestion is crank out a bad idea and revise it again and again

A book that you need to keep listening to

I love this book some of the topics was doing already naturally
But there are a lot of great insights
I really recommend it

What a surprise

I picked this up as a sale item with no expectations except the title. I'd pay full price for this and am recommending this to friends.

It covers a lot of great material with simple exercises and very relatable examples. Truesly 5 simple ways.

Think it through

The primary key is to ask good questions. Simply think more deeply. THINK. Think again. Ask more questions.

Worth a READ, and REREAD!

Would you consider the audio edition of The Five Elements of Effective Thinking to be better than the print version?

I had to read the book twice (or more appropriately listen and read), it was that good and note worthy. There were a lot of usable strategies but more importantly opportunity to integrate effective strategy into daily practice.

read it 3 times!!!!?????

author suggests reading it 3 times to truly get the essence, once was difficult

Interesting and relatively honest - math focused

I think this makes a great attempt at providing a frame work for people who seek constant growth. Even more so, the story reinforces the principle that life is constantly changing.

Best book ever

If I could recommend only one book to anyone struggling to be better, it would be this one! Habits for an easier life.