4 classes | 8 hrs | 3 bonus lessonsJump to RecordingsGet unstuck and find clarity: Learn to access what you already know with Tap Your Own Brilliance's thinking tools and exercises. This course is a core part of your Thinking Lab program, equipping you with the...
Exercise: Quick Condensations
Exercise: Quick Condensations Background Now here's a puzzle: what if you're overloaded by a text, such as a report you're reading, or many notes, or pages and pages of thinking on paper? How do you reduce the overload? You need to be able to condense a section of...
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Introduction to Goal Setting
Introduction to Goal-Setting As an introduction to goal-setting, I recommend you listen to Goal-Setting 101 and Goal-Setting 201, my introductory classes on Goal-Setting. My approach to goal-setting is different from most people's. I focus on what makes a doable goal....
Mini-Course: Developing a Central Purpose
Mini-Course | 10 hrsJump to RecordingsDiscover the power of a central purpose. Gain clarity, meaning, and fulfillment as you learn to set and apply a central purpose effectively, avoiding common misunderstandings. Unlock your true potential and create a purpose-driven...
Self Study Courses
The Thinking Lab Three Levels of Mind Mastery The Thinking Lab offers an interconnected set of courses on all three levels of Mind Mastery. Level 1: Understanding Your Mental Needs Before you can use your mind effectively, you need to understand it. In the Level 1...
Goals, Values, and Productivity
Many people tend to use the terms "values" and "goals" almost interchangeably. But though your goals and your values are related, they are not the same thing at all. Understanding the difference between your goals and your values can help you avoid or solve many...
FAQ: What is a “Deep Rational Value”?
I aim to teach people to think clearly and logically about value-laden issues. As a means to this end, I exhort my Thinking Labbers to identify "deep rational values" [Footnote 1] at stake in every confusing situation. This is critical to your short- and long-term...
How Tactics Help Thinkers Capitalize on Their Strengths – Free Webinar
In this free teaser for the Thinking Lab, I will explain how tactics help thinkers use their minds more effectively and why even the smartest, most effective thinkers benefit from using them. (In fact, they benefit the fastest, because they quickly integrate the tactics with their existing processes.)[…]
Exercise: Using Post-Its to Capture Complexity
Exercise: Using Post-Its to Capture Complexity Background Something that is complex has many interrelated parts. It's not just that there are many different items, but that they connect to one another in a myriad of ways. That's what makes complex issues hard to think...