Thinking Skills: Mental Tools for Productivity & Achievement with ST Rappaport
August 30, 2023
Delving into the fascinating world of cognitive functions, I had an insightful conversation with ST Rappaport, a brain and productivity coach.
ST’s mission is to teach entrepreneurs about the workings of our brains, helping them overcome obstacles and achieve goals more efficiently. As someone who struggled in school due to reading difficulties, she discovered that improving cognitive skills can have profound impacts on performance.
Cognitive functions are like muscles; they can be strengthened over time and retained once mastered. From clear perception (processing information systematically) to effective time management (understanding how long tasks actually take), these skills play a pivotal role in personal growth and professional success.
Remember: Continuous growth should always be prioritized no matter how productive you think you already are. In this rapidly evolving world filled with information overload, honing our thinking skills becomes even more crucial for navigating challenges ahead!
Join me as we delve deeper into these topics — let's learn together and strive for better efficiency in all aspects of life!
In this podcast, brain and productivity coach ST Rappaport shares her insights on thinking skills and their impact on personal and professional efficiency. Here are some key takeaways:
1. Introduction to ST's Journey: Learn about ST's struggles in school that led her to explore cognitive functions or thinking skills, which she believes can be improved like any other skill.
2. The Anatomy of Thinking Skills: Discover the three phases of thinking - input, collaboration, output - and how they involve different cognitive functions.
3. Importance of Clear Perception: Understand the concept of clear perception as a crucial part of processing information systematically without feeling overwhelmed.
4. Powerful Questions for Focused Learning: Find out how asking powerful questions can help you focus better in an information-saturated world and facilitate learning by guiding your thought process towards solutions rather than problems.
5. Coaching vs Giving Advice: Gain insight into effective coaching techniques that emphasize asking right questions over giving direct advice, allowing clients to come up with their own solutions.
6. Mastering Questioning Techniques through Practice: Hear about real-life experiences where persistent practice has helped individuals master questioning techniques over time for effective mediation processes.
7. Time Management Tips: Get practical tips on tracking routine tasks to understand time management better – a common struggle among many people due to its abstract nature.
1. Introduction to ST's Journey: Learn about ST's struggles in school that led her to explore cognitive functions or thinking skills, which she believes can be improved like any other skill.
2. The Anatomy of Thinking Skills: Discover the three phases of thinking - input, collaboration, output - and how they involve different cognitive functions.
3. Importance of Clear Perception: Understand the concept of clear perception as a crucial part of processing information systematically without feeling overwhelmed.
4. Powerful Questions for Focused Learning: Find out how asking powerful questions can help you focus better in an information-saturated world and facilitate learning by guiding your thought process towards solutions rather than problems.
5. Coaching vs Giving Advice: Gain insight into effective coaching techniques that emphasize asking right questions over giving direct advice, allowing clients to come up with their own solutions.
6. Mastering Questioning Techniques through Practice: Hear about real-life experiences where persistent practice has helped individuals master questioning techniques over time for effective mediation processes.
7. Time Management Tips: Get practical tips on tracking routine tasks to understand time management better – a common struggle among many people due to its abstract nature.