The 12 types of thinking

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LIavhObmhs

• Concrete Thinking: Focused on facts, literal observations, and the "here and now."

• Abstract Thinking : Involves conceptualizing ideas beyond the physical, such as metaphors, philosophy, and patterns.

• Problem-Solving & Logic:

• Analytical Thinking: Breaking complex situations into smaller, examinable parts.

• Critical Thinking ): Questioning information, identifying biases, and avoiding impulsive reactions.

• Logical Thinking : Using structured, step-by-step reasoning (if A, then B).

• Strategic Thinking : Looking at the "long game" and considering future consequences.

• Creativity & Flexibility:

• Flexible Thinking : The ability to adapt and change direction when new information arises.

• Creative Thinking: Connecting unrelated ideas to generate new possibilities.

• Divergent vs. Convergent Thinking : The cycle of generating many ideas (divergence) and narrowing them down to the best solution (convergence).

• Emotional & Intuitive Processes:

• Emotional Thinking (: Decisions guided by feelings, empathy, and interpersonal dynamics.

• Intuitive Thinking : Relying on "gut feelings" derived from subconscious pattern recognition.

• Black-and-White Thinking : Seeing situations in extremes, which can often lead to burnout.

• Magical Thinking: Assigning meaning to coincidences to gain a sense of control.

• Self-Reflection:

• Metacognitive Thinking: "Thinking about thinking" to adjust one's own thought processes.

• Reflective Thinking Examining past experiences to gain wisdom and process failures or successes.

An information-dense video.

To be clear, these are types of thinking, not thinkers. People can move from type to to another, though they may consistently use a subset.

What types do you use most frequently?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of those?

What are the cluse to look for, that might help you decide which type to use?

How do you know you are "stuck" in one type?