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“Break down the problem into smaller pieces and start dealing with them one at a time, piece by piece. The smaller the piece, the easier it will be to evaluate it individually and come up with the solution. You can also try solving one problem for one day.”
― Dan Richards, Critical Thinking: 8 Surprisingly Effective Ways To Improve Critical Thinking Skills. Think Fast, Smart and Clear

“A good critical thinker is able to do the following:   -Understand the connection between ideas, if there is a logical one -Find inconsistencies and common mistakes in reasoning -Construct, identify and evaluate arguments -Detect the importance and relevance of ideals, especially creative ones -Solve problems systematically -Reflect on justification of one’s own beliefs and values -Make clear judgements -Not be affected by objective thinking, surroundings and other people’s opinions -Identify the problem and produce an effective solution -Approach problematic situations in a fearless way -Come up with the best solutions to any obstacle”
― Dan Richards, Critical Thinking: 8 Surprisingly Effective Ways To Improve Critical Thinking Skills. Think Fast, Smart and Clear

“critical thinking is not about having a lot of arguments and being critical to others.”
― Dan Richards, Critical Thinking: 8 Surprisingly Effective Ways To Improve Critical Thinking Skills. Think Fast, Smart and Clear

“We can compare this to a scientific work. If a scientist wants to know everything about something big (like our bodies) he/ she will start getting to know smaller parts. And one by one he/ she will solve the whole problem.”
― Dan Richards, Critical Thinking: 8 Surprisingly Effective Ways To Improve Critical Thinking Skills. Think Fast, Smart and Clear