Critical Systems

Feeling overwhelmed by the constant barrage of information and struggling to make clear decisions? Discover the life-changing solutions in 'Organize Your Mind' by Kevin Wagonfoot, the best-selling author of 'Mental Models.' This book equips you with the skills to filter noise, enhance focus, and tackle complex challenges with clarity. Perfect for the busy professional, it transforms scattered thoughts into strategic actions, enabling you to thrive in today's demanding world.Are You Feeling: Information Overload? Learn to filter out unnecessary noise and focus on what truly matters. Decision...

Systems: Using First Principles Thinking to Advance Your Career or BusinessesThis book aims to introduce professionals and entrepreneurs who want to be innovative and stand out from the crowd to First Principles Thinking. It offers them a set of guidelines or a system that they can apply to examine and tackle work and business problems or challenges. At Coaching for Better Learning (CBL), we believe a good system is the key to stress-free improvement, growth and success. We also coach our clients on leveraging First Principles Thinking to create innovative solutions and rise above the ...

Andrew shares stories from his engineering career to help give you ideas on other ways to approach problem solving and make strides in your career. From over a decade of experiences, a consistent methodology to fix big issues emerged. Do something for yourself and boost your skillset. 10+1 will change your perception of how engineers become problem solving ninjas. Think like a Lead Engineer. And turn your boosted problem-solving skills into engineering career progression. Did you already reach your maximum potential? Or do you look at knowledge as a way to become an authority? This ...

No Christian wants to place limitations on God, but many of us unknowingly restrict His activity in our lives because we ignore a critical spiritual principle: Honor. It's a concept largely lost in our culture, but as you'll hear within this audiobook, it is core to releasing God's kingdom into all aspects of life. In Honor's Reward, best-selling author John Bevere unveils how embracing the call to honor aligns you with God's value system and positions you to receive all he has for you.

In an era of pandemics, cyber threats, and rising patient demands, the stability of our healthcare infrastructure is more critical than ever. In this bold, forward-looking book, Dr. Harvey Castro and Hon. Thomas A. Cellucci outline a practical framework for building resilient health systems powered by AI, smart governance, and public-private partnerships. This guide provides real-world case studies, proven strategies, and actionable roadmaps for transforming hospitals, governments, and global health institutions into high-performing, future-ready ecosystems. Whether you’re a policymaker, ...

What if everything you’ve been told about success, fairness, and freedom is a carefully curated illusion? Disturbing Truths About How the World Really Works pulls back the curtain on the systems running your life—from education to media, politics to work culture—and reveals how they are engineered to mislead, distract, and control. This is not a motivational book. It’s not here to inspire you. It’s here to inform you with blunt, unfiltered honesty. Each chapter tackles a foundational lie dressed up as truth. Money doesn’t follow merit. Workplaces reward obedience, not ...

This book’s purpose is to introduce professionals who want to think for themselves to contrarian thinking and offer them a set of guidelines or a system to shape their own thought processes. To be specific, it is designed for those who don’t want to waste their time fitting in, going with the flow, or following the status quo—a practice that usually leads nowhere. This is a practical book that focuses on applied uses of contrarian thinking. It’s not for you if you want to philosophize about contrarian thinking or debate it. This simple and concise publication is intended as a ...

Unlock the Secrets to Success with the Power of Mental Models! What if you could solve complex problems, make better decisions, and navigate life’s challenges with ease? The answer lies in mastering mental models—the proven strategies that high achievers use every day. This book breaks down 30 essential mental models, giving you practical tools to think clearer, make smarter choices, and boost your overall effectiveness.Inside, You’ll Discover How To: Make Better Decisions: Learn the mental models that streamline your thought process, so you can make faster and more accurate decisions...

"We need you to think more strategically." You've heard it in performance reviews and strategy meetings. But here's what they never tell you: How to think strategically. Most resources (books, courses) on strategic thinking concentrate on frameworks and models that are used for strategic planning. No one ever shows you or helps you to develop your strategic thinking as an integrated system. It leaves most rising executives feeling disempowered as they try to piece together fragments into something they can work with, all while trying to get their jobs done. Strategic thinking isn't a ...

In "How a Cup of Coffee Could Cost Thousands of Dollars," Rene Pineda takes readers on an unexpected journey through the consequences of a single, seemingly innocuous decision. This compelling narrative explores the profound effects that can ripple out from what might be considered an everyday choice. The story begins with a simple desire for a morning coffee, which spirals into a life-altering accident due to a moment's distraction. The protagonist's life transforms as they navigate through the aftermath—chronic pain, financial ruin, legal battles, and strained relationships. The book ...

Conquer the CCRN Neonatal Exam: Your Guide to Neonatal Critical Care Nursing Certification is a concise overview designed to support nurses preparing for the CCRN Neonatal exam. This guide is not intended to serve as a comprehensive textbook or an all-inclusive review. Instead, it offers a focused summary of the essential concepts most relevant to neonatal critical care. Each chapter targets a core area—ranging from cardiovascular and respiratory systems to ethical practice, evidence-based care, and family engagement—allowing readers to quickly reinforce their understanding and identify...

"Resilient Foundations: Safeguarding Critical Infrastructure in the Modern World" offers an insightful exploration into the intricate realm of critical infrastructure resilience amidst the complexities of the contemporary era. Authored by leading experts in infrastructure protection and resilience, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the challenges, strategies, and innovations essential for safeguarding critical infrastructure in today's dynamic landscape. From energy systems and transportation networks to telecommunications and emergency services, critical infrastructure forms ...

Find the best solutions to your problems. Become a better decision maker. We are surrounded by systems. Businesses, schools, families, the economy, our country are all systems. The more you understand how they work, what problems do they face and how can you improve your position in them, the happier, and more stress-free your life will be. Find strategic solutions considering every aspect of your problem. Apply systems thinking to solve work, business, and relationship problems. Learn to see through the hidden pathways of contemporary politics, economics, and education changes.

Unlock the power of mental models and transform the way you think, make decisions, and solve problems with Mental Models That Matter: 10 Domains for Smarter Thinking. This practical, accessible guide will equip you with a toolkit of proven frameworks from psychology, economics, systems thinking, and creativity that will sharpen your decision-making skills and help you approach life's challenges with clarity and confidence. Whether you're looking to improve personal productivity, become a more effective leader, or unlock your creative potential, this book is your guide to mastering the art ...

Have you ever felt like something isn’t quite right with the world around you? That the path you're on—your beliefs, desires, and choices—has been subtly shaped by forces beyond your control? Wake Up Sheep is a bold and eye-opening exploration of societal conditioning, media manipulation, and the hidden systems that keep us trapped in cycles of conformity. This book is more than just a wake-up call—it’s a revolution of the self, offering practical strategies to break free from the constraints of modern society and rediscover your authentic identity. Inside, you’ll uncover: ✅ ...

This book focuses on 9 topics that leaders must understand to properly run their organizations. These topics include Crisis Management, Consistently Inconsistent Leadership, CEO Mistakes, Coworker Relationships, Delegation, Brainstorming, Hands-on Leadership, Psychopathic Employees, and Drug Abuse. The text is educational and informational, and it is written for easy understanding at all reader levels.

Cheap Talk, Big Gains in Education introduces Dialogic Education—a groundbreaking, student-centered approach that turns classrooms into hubs of collaboration, critical thinking, and real engagement. Rooted in cognitive science and game theory, this bold new model challenges outdated traditions like rote memorization and standardized testing, offering instead a dynamic framework where students actively co-construct knowledge through meaningful dialogue.Inside the Book: The story behind the birth of Dialogic Education—sparked by one child’s struggle with speech and the need for a more ...

The System Was Never Broken: How Bureaucracy, Finance, and Law Keep You Exhausted (And What to Do About It) By Obadiah Switzer You’re not overwhelmed by accident. You’re overwhelmed because the systems around you were designed that way. Every form you fill out, every phone call that leads to a dead end, every surprise charge or impossible deadline—it’s not random. It’s not inefficiency. It’s control. This book exposes the core truth modern life tries to hide: the system isn’t failing. It’s functioning exactly as intended. Bureaucracy, finance, and law are not malfunctioning....

In an age where misinformation spreads faster than ever, understanding the psychology behind belief systems has never been more crucial. "The Psychology of Belief: Decoding the Mind Behind Conspiracy Theories" takes readers on a captivating journey into the labyrinth of human thought, exploring why people are drawn to conspiracy theories and how these beliefs shape our perceptions of reality. Delving into the intricate interplay between cognition, emotion, and social dynamics, this book unpacks the psychological mechanisms that fuel conspiracy thinking. Through engaging narratives, real-...

You might think that you are a rational person who makes good decisions all the time, but this isn’t necessarily true. Our brain uses shortcuts to help us make quick decisions without thinking too much, which can lead to errors in judgment. Thinking critically is essential in making sound decisions and solving problems. We all want to think more effectively and efficiently, right? Lucky for you, critical thinking can be learned! This audiobook will teach you how to overcome cognitive biases and fallacies in your thinking so that you can think more clearly in your everyday life.