And Why Many of Us Need Critical Thinking Skills More Than Ever

Poor decisions are often blamed on lack of intelligence or experience. In reality, many poor decisions are made by capable, hardworking professionals who are under pressure, overloaded with information, and reacting out of habit rather than clarity.

The real issue isn’t intelligence.
It’s a lack of critical thinking awareness.

Most people were never taught how to think clearly, question assumptions, or recognise how emotions and bias influence decisions. That gap shows up daily – in meetings, emails, problem-solving, and conversations.

The Hidden Problem: We Were Trained to React, Not Think

From school to work, we’re rewarded for speed and certainty. We learn to respond quickly, give answers, and move on.

But we’re rarely taught how to:

• slow down our thinking

• separate facts from interpretations

• examine assumptions

• notice emotional or cognitive bias

Without these skills, decision-making becomes reactive – even for high performers.

Why Most Adults Are Still Beginners at Critical Thinking

Many professionals hesitate to learn critical thinking because they assume it’s:

• academic

• complicated

• meant for analysts or senior leaders

But the truth is this: most adults are beginners at structured thinking, regardless of experience.

Beginners in critical thinking often:

• jump to conclusions without realising it

• confuse opinions with evidence

• react emotionally while believing they’re being logical

• overthink details while missing what truly matters

These patterns quietly undermine confidence and decision quality.

Where Poor Thinking Shows Up at Work (and Beyond)

When critical thinking skills are weak, people experience:

• unclear or circular meetings

• miscommunication and tension

• decisions that feel right initially but fail later

• second-guessing and decision fatigue

Critical thinking isn’t about sounding smart.
It’s about making decisions you can stand by.

Why Beginners Need an Awareness-Based Approach to Critical Thinking

Most critical thinking courses start with tools and frameworks.
Beginners need something else first: thinking awareness.

An awareness-based approach helps beginners:

• understand how they think before changing what they think

• recognise blind spots and mental shortcuts

• pause before reacting under pressure

• make decisions aligned with facts, values, and context

This is the foundation of good judgment.

A Safe Starting Point for Beginners in Critical Thinking

Awareness Thinking: Master the Skills Behind Good Decisions was designed specifically for beginners who want to:

• improve decision-making without overthinking

• build clarity and confidence

• strengthen communication and judgment

• learn critical thinking in a practical, human way

The course uses real-world examples, guided reflection, and simple language – making it accessible even if you’ve never formally studied critical thinking.

Stronger CTA: Start Building Better Decisions Today

If you’ve ever thought:

• “I should be more confident in my decisions”

• “I keep reacting instead of responding”

• “I know something is off, but I can’t pinpoint why”

This course was created for you.

👉 Awareness Thinking: Master the Skills Behind Good Decisions + Introduction to Critical Thinking

Build the clarity, awareness, and thinking skills that support better decisions – at work and in life.

You don’t need to be advanced.
You just need the right starting point.