Critical Thinking Basics & Beyond: Proven Framework to Overcome Biases, Live Life with Mental Clarity, Logical & Analytical Reasoning for Resolute Decision-Making & Emotional Freedom

by Trevor Blake

Exhausted by too many options and conflicting information?
Unsure what's true, what's noise, and what might cost you in the long run?

Whether you're navigating a major life change, career pivot, or high-stakes business decision, clear thinking is your most valuable advantage. Yet most people rely on instinct, emotion, or half-truths—until the consequences catch up.

Critical Thinking Basics & Beyond is a no-nonsense, practical guide to sharpening your judgment and making consistently better decisions.

Inside, you’ll get a step-by-step system to overcome emotional bias, eliminate guesswork, and think with precision. These are the same tools used in entrepreneurship, retirement planning, longevity strategy, and everyday personal and professional problem-solving.

What You’ll Smarter decisions, faster – Apply frameworks like the Socratic Method, SWOT Analysis, and Red Teaming
Real self-awareness – Identify mental traps and cognitive biases in real time
Strategic clarity – Evaluate your current path and align with long-term goals
Emotional control – Stay logical under pressure and make confident calls
Daily application – See how critical thinking solves real problems in parenting, leadership, and work
Short, proven exercises – Build mental clarity in just minutes per day Join over 90 readers who’ve rated it ★4.8—students, professionals, and independent thinkers who use these tools to lead smarter lives.

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236 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 5, 2025

Reviews

[Tracy Blanchard]

I think it's finally time to call it -- the truth is I'm never going to finish this book. It's full of sensible information and I know critical thinking isn't my strong suit. I should read this book. But it's just so boring -- not intrinsically I don't think, just to me -- I just need to put myself out of my misery. DNF

[Darin · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was filled with challenging information including the concept of anchoring bias. This portion of the book made me question how many times we damage our own circumstances because of what information we share.
Chapter 7 dealing with personal development I found to be very interesting.