'Logic is a valuable thinking commodity, and we have been trained to rely on it to solve many, if not all, of life’s challenges.' But have we been shortchanging creativity in the process?
Too much emphasis on logical thinking impedes our creative output.Throughout our lives, we've been trained to be logical. Indeed, much of ourWhen you answer a question such as, “In what year did the United States enter WWI?” with the response “1917,” then you would be right—or, more specifically, you’d be logical.
This is not to denigrate logical thinking; quite the contrary. Employers often state that they place a high value on logical thinkers—people who use data and facts to prove a point or make a decision. Businesses, for the most part, don’t want to base their economic viability on emotional reactions or sentimental decisions. They desire employees who can use logical thinking and reasoning skills to make sound decisions—decisions based on facts, rather than feelings.
On the other hand, we give short shrift to creative thinking throughout our education system. For example, think about how many times you were tested on your musical abilities, your artistic predilections, your decorating skills, your cooking acumen, or your storytelling talents. Not much, I would venture.
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