What if learning how to think was just as important as learning what to think?
In an era of constant distraction, information overload, and surface-level reasoning, Developing Life Thinking Skills redefines what it means to be educated, capable, and wise. Dr. Steve Munkeby and Marti Elliott introduce Progressive Cognitive Structuring (PCS) — a groundbreaking framework for developing thinking as a lifelong, life-wide discipline that evolves from early childhood through professional leadership.
This book takes readers on a transformative journey through the three levels of cognitive growth:
• Foundational Thinking – logical reasoning, pattern recognition, and conceptual understanding
• Critical and Creative Thinking – decision-making, perspective-taking, and mental flexibility
• Strategic and Reflective Thinking – systems reasoning, foresight, and ethical judgment
Blending timeless philosophy with modern cognitive science, Munkeby and Elliott deliver a hands-on blueprint for teaching, mentoring, and mastering the art of thinking. From the classroom to the boardroom, readers learn to balance creativity with structure, imagination with logic, and inspiration with execution.
Inside, you'll discover how to:
✔️ Develop analytical and reflective thinking skills.
✔️ Navigate decisions with confidence and clarity.
✔️ Apply "strategic simplicity" to solve complex problems.
✔️ Strengthen intellectual virtues like curiosity, empathy, and resilience.
✔️ Teach thinking as a life skill—not just an academic subject.
Whether you are an educator shaping minds, a parent nurturing curiosity, a professional sharpening strategy, or a lifelong learner seeking clarity, this book will help you think deeply, act wisely, and lead effectively.
Unlock the power of thought. Transform how you learn, lead, and live and become the thinker the world needs.

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