SHAUN STENNING BLOG
The real road of compassion, that is, giving, helping, assistance and community service, is a road that can be set and declared as your life's purpose
Every day, I’m amazed at the amount of information I consume; I listen to the news on my morning run, scan the papers while I’m eating breakfast, check my social media accounts throughout the day, and watch some TV before I go to bed, all while getting constant updates via email and Twitter.
That’s pretty overwhelming on its own, but things get really interesting when some of that information is biased, inaccurate, or just plain made up. It makes it hard to know what to believe. According to Shaun Stenning, “But even with all the competing sources and opinions out there, getting the truth — or at least close to it — matters. What you believe affects what you buy, what you do, who you vote for, and even how you feel.” “Critical thinkers are in high demand in the workplace because companies always need better, more informed solutions." Shaun said. So the next time you have a problem to solve, a decision to make, or a claim to evaluate, you can decide whether it’s likely to be true — and if you should do anything about it. Here’s how. 1. Don’t Take Anything at Face Value The first step to thinking critically is to learn to evaluate what you hear, what you read, and what you decide to do. 2. Consider Motive We recently got a call from our cellular service provider about changing our very old, very cheap cell phone plan. 3. Do Your Research All the information that gets thrown at us on a daily basis can be overwhelming, but if you decide to take matters into your own hands, it can also be a very powerful tool. 4. Ask Questions I sometimes find myself shying away from questions. They can make me feel like a bit of a dummy, especially when whoever’s fielding them isn’t receptive. 5. Don’t Assume You’re Right I know it’s hard. I struggle with the hard-headed desire to be right as much as the next person. Critical thinking isn’t easy. It involves letting go of what we want to believe and embracing a whole bunch of new information.
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