Only the Curious Shall Thrive' - Book Summary

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Ability to formulate insightful questions is a timeless life skill essential for thriving in life. 'Only the Curious Shall Thrive' - my new book explains how, in the era of abundant knowledge, skimming and scanning cognitive strategies do not lead to mastery of a discipline and must be supplemented with appropriate questioning strategies. This presentation is a summary of the book.

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2. The book explains why... 3. Skimming and Scanning HinderDeep UnderstandingTo deal with the vastamount of information nowavailable we adoptstrategies of Skimming andScanning.But they are detrimental todeep understanding. 4. The book dwells into importanceof questions... 5. Questions Lead to Contemplative PausesWhile reading or learning,raising questions leads tocontemplative pauses.Instead of mindlesslyconsuming information westart actively engaging withthe content and this leadsto comprehension andinsight. 6. Questions... Focus Attention lify C uriosityAmp Sculpt Thought 7. Importance of FormulatingInsightful Questions Sense Making Insights Creativity Self-directed Learning 8. The book builds a case for learninggoals relevant in the 21st century... 9. Learning Goals for 21st Century Knowledge AcquisitionMasteryCreativity &InnovationPursuit of Deep Wisdom UnderstandingKnowledgeAcquisitionDeep MasteryUnderstanding LifelongMind the Bumps Plough on Creativity & AdventureLearning GPSInnovation Pursuit of Wisdom 10. The book details QuestioningStrategies for optimally achievingthe 21st Century Learning Goals... 11. Similar questioning strategiesfor other learning goals 12. A 5-minute Video Animation about the book is available on YouTubehttp://bit.ly/NskjNI 13. You can buy the Book here... 14. At AppleiBookStoreThis versionincludes animatedvideos, interactivesand review exerciseshttp://bit.ly/T8fzPW 15. At AmazonKindle Storehttp://amzn.to/PSmQCX 16. Paperbackat AmazonStoreshttp://amzn.to/J1Fac2 17. Hope you enjoy the read. 18. For learning modules onskills relevant forourishing in the 21stcentury visit -www.TimelessLifeskills.co.uk 19. Or join the LearningConversationson Facebook -www.facebook.com/lifeskills