How Successful People Think: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life

9 minutes

Discover different ways of thinking and how to become a better thinker.

Author John C. Maxwell has identified a significant problem: Most people don’t think; they just do. In our fast-paced lives, this instinct comes from the necessity to constantly move to the next thing and check tasks off to-do lists. But what about the benefits of prioritizing time to think? In this Snapshot, you’ll learn the importance of deliberate thinking as well as types of thinking that successful people employ in their daily lives.

Read this Snapshot if you:

Want to learn to incorporate different types of thinking when approaching problems
Wish you were a better thinker and problem-solver
Are interested in expanding your mind and taking advantage of new opportunities

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Introduction

There is purpose in just thinking — not multitasking or trying to brainstorm an idea while waiting to pick up your lunch, but dedicating time to sitting and pondering.

We shouldn’t designate thinking time to only gaps in our schedules, such as daily commutes. The point is not just more thinking but better thinking, and this means no multitasking. Instead, we should establish a thinking place and a routine to follow. If we have good ideas, we need to dedicate time to shaping them and creating an action plan.

Being a good thinker isn’t restricted by job, education, or background....

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