The holidays are typically a time for making some pretty dumb decisions, so January marks an excellent month to devote yourself to smart thinking. Enter University of Texas psychologist Art Markman.
Markman has devised a three-prong attack in his new book Smart Thinking: Three Essential Keys to Solve Problems, Innovate, and Get Things Done (Perigree, $25). If you missed him chatting up Dr. Phil yesterday, you can check out the video below or, better yet, see him in person tonight (1/4) at BookPeople, 7pm.
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A graduate of the Michener Center for Writers at the University of Texas, Kimberley has written about film, books, and pop culture for The Austin Chronicle since 2000. She was named Editor of the Chronicle in 2016; she previously served as the paper’s Managing Editor, Screens Editor, Books Editor, and proofreader. Her work has been awarded by the Association of Alternative Newsmedia for excellence in arts criticism, team reporting, and special section (Best of Austin). The Austin Alliance for Women...
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