Thinking 2 Think

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January 10, 2021Capital Hill Riots Versus The 2020 Riots
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On January 6, 2021, rioters went to Capital Hill and caused an uproar in the nation. Many politicians called for arrests, impeachments, and censorship. But what will this lead? What historical relevance can we look at that we can compare and contrast with?

In this episode I discuss the situation and analyze it through a critical thinker's lens (non-partisan) and try to understand what happened, why it happened, and what outcomes can come of this.
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About the host: M.A. Aponte is a former JPMorgan banker, former Merrill Lynch wealth manager, former NYPD officer, Army Officer, and Executive Director of a Charter School in Florida. He is the author of The Logical Mind and host of Thinking 2 Think.
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31 min
January 04, 2021The Privileged and Systemic Racism: What are they and its Connections
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For most of 2020, I have deeply thought about the following questions: What does it mean to be privileged? What does racism mean today? What is Systemic Racism? How are they all connected? Some may think of the simple answers that you see in the media but I dive much deeper into these questions and not only answer them but give detailed explanation on how they are connected.

This New Year should be the year we learn to stand up instead of shut up! Hear my personal story of racism and how I dealt with it, how I SHOULD have dealt with it, and how you can learn from my personal mistakes.
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About the host: M.A. Aponte is a former JPMorgan banker, former Merrill Lynch wealth manager, former NYPD officer, Army Officer, and Executive Director of a Charter School in Florida. He is the author of The Logical Mind and host of Thinking 2 Think.
Join My Substack for more content: maaponte.substack.com
Consulting/Advisory Services: MAAponte.com
Professional LinkedIn Page: www.linkedin.com/in/maaponte
Critical Thinking Training App: https://think-twice.co/
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46 min
December 20, 2020How to combat loneliness as a Critical Thinker!
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In part 6 of my series of lectures on How To Input Critical Thinking In Your Own Life, we examine mental health issues that can correlate with high levels of intelligence and Critical Thinkers. We examine strategies to help combat loneliness.

Topics in this episode includes:
Quarantine, COVID, the holiday season, and high levels of intelligence can be contributions to depression and loneliness.
Examine the studies that suggest why high IQ individuals and critical thinkers are lonely
Strategies to combat negative emotions
Things to avoid.
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Support the show
About the host: M.A. Aponte is a former JPMorgan banker, former Merrill Lynch wealth manager, former NYPD officer, Army Officer, and Executive Director of a Charter School in Florida. He is the author of The Logical Mind and host of Thinking 2 Think.
Join My Substack for more content: maaponte.substack.com
Consulting/Advisory Services: MAAponte.com
Professional LinkedIn Page: www.linkedin.com/in/maaponte
Critical Thinking Training App: https://think-twice.co/
Try Base44 through my affiliate link:
https://base44.pxf.io/c/7832852/2049275/25619?trafcat=lp
Financial Budget/Wealth Management app (FREE): https://centsora.com/
CHECK OUT OUR NEW CRITICAL THINKING GAME APP! Currently in BETA:
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.base692af669b00f0dc8d8ad6653.app
Web: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.base692af669b00f0dc8d8ad6653.app
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17 min
December 13, 2020Criticism is a part of the process, not the Result; Develop “thick skin”
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In part 5 of my series of lectures on How To Input Critical Thinking In Your Own Life, I elaborate on the importance of Self-Corrective thinking with criticism and developing "thick skin".

Topics in this episode includes:
Building confidence in yourself.
Accepting constructive criticism.
Developing "thick skin".
Give examples on how to build confidence and accept criticism while turning away from ignorant and foolish people.
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About the host: M.A. Aponte is a former JPMorgan banker, former Merrill Lynch wealth manager, former NYPD officer, Army Officer, and Executive Director of a Charter School in Florida. He is the author of The Logical Mind and host of Thinking 2 Think.
Join My Substack for more content: maaponte.substack.com
Consulting/Advisory Services: MAAponte.com
Professional LinkedIn Page: www.linkedin.com/in/maaponte
Critical Thinking Training App: https://think-twice.co/
Try Base44 through my affiliate link:
https://base44.pxf.io/c/7832852/2049275/25619?trafcat=lp
Financial Budget/Wealth Management app (FREE): https://centsora.com/
CHECK OUT OUR NEW CRITICAL THINKING GAME APP! Currently in BETA:
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.base692af669b00f0dc8d8ad6653.app
Web: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.base692af669b00f0dc8d8ad6653.app
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17 min
December 06, 2020Deconstructing dreams into reality: SMART goals and deconstruction
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In part 4 of my series of lectures on How To Input Critical Thinking In Your Own Life, I examine how to deconstruct dreams into actionable goals using Deconstruction and SMART goals. I give examples of not only my life but also the lives of very successful people who have amazing careers.

Topics in this episode includes:
Defining was is SMART goals
Defining and explaining how to deconstruct dreams into actionable steps.
Give examples on how I used these tactics to get into several careers that have a high level of entry.
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About the host: M.A. Aponte is a former JPMorgan banker, former Merrill Lynch wealth manager, former NYPD officer, Army Officer, and Executive Director of a Charter School in Florida. He is the author of The Logical Mind and host of Thinking 2 Think.
Join My Substack for more content: maaponte.substack.com
Consulting/Advisory Services: MAAponte.com
Professional LinkedIn Page: www.linkedin.com/in/maaponte
Critical Thinking Training App: https://think-twice.co/
Try Base44 through my affiliate link:
https://base44.pxf.io/c/7832852/2049275/25619?trafcat=lp
Financial Budget/Wealth Management app (FREE): https://centsora.com/
CHECK OUT OUR NEW CRITICAL THINKING GAME APP! Currently in BETA:
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.base692af669b00f0dc8d8ad6653.app
Web: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.base692af669b00f0dc8d8ad6653.app
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37 min
November 30, 2020Predicting possible outcomes for yourself and others!
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In part 3 of my series of lectures on How To Input Critical Thinking In Your Own Life, I examine how you can predict possible outcomes for yourself or others that will make you look like a fortune teller!

Topics in this episode includes:
Examine how different professions have the ability to use "foresight" to be successful.
How logic plays a key factor in predicting the future.
Give an example on how this is accomplished and how to avoid the pitfalls.
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About the host: M.A. Aponte is a former JPMorgan banker, former Merrill Lynch wealth manager, former NYPD officer, Army Officer, and Executive Director of a Charter School in Florida. He is the author of The Logical Mind and host of Thinking 2 Think.
Join My Substack for more content: maaponte.substack.com
Consulting/Advisory Services: MAAponte.com
Professional LinkedIn Page: www.linkedin.com/in/maaponte
Critical Thinking Training App: https://think-twice.co/
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https://base44.pxf.io/c/7832852/2049275/25619?trafcat=lp
Financial Budget/Wealth Management app (FREE): https://centsora.com/
CHECK OUT OUR NEW CRITICAL THINKING GAME APP! Currently in BETA:
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.base692af669b00f0dc8d8ad6653.app
Web: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.base692af669b00f0dc8d8ad6653.app
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29 min
November 21, 2020Decision Making: Take the emotions out of your decisions
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In part 2 of my series of lectures on How To Input Critical Thinking In Your Own Life, we dive into different ways to avoid the pitfalls of making bad decisions and begin to remove the emotional element of your decision making.

Topics in this episode includes:
We evaluate what is stoic philosophy and why it should be relevant to your life.
Analyze famous people who were able to remove their emotions during critical times to from incredible decisions.
Give examples on creating a plan on how to start practicing this life saving skill.
Support the show
About the host: M.A. Aponte is a former JPMorgan banker, former Merrill Lynch wealth manager, former NYPD officer, Army Officer, and Executive Director of a Charter School in Florida. He is the author of The Logical Mind and host of Thinking 2 Think.
Join My Substack for more content: maaponte.substack.com
Consulting/Advisory Services: MAAponte.com
Professional LinkedIn Page: www.linkedin.com/in/maaponte
Critical Thinking Training App: https://think-twice.co/
Try Base44 through my affiliate link:
https://base44.pxf.io/c/7832852/2049275/25619?trafcat=lp
Financial Budget/Wealth Management app (FREE): https://centsora.com/
CHECK OUT OUR NEW CRITICAL THINKING GAME APP! Currently in BETA:
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.base692af669b00f0dc8d8ad6653.app
Web: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.base692af669b00f0dc8d8ad6653.app
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25 min
November 15, 2020Critical Thinking for your everyday life; What is the first step?
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In order for you to develop critical thinking in your life, we first need to have an understanding of life in general. We analyze how life is a game of Poker and Chess and how we always need to play to win. Listen and follow the analysis on what how to determine the game you're in and what we can learn from it in order to begin applying the art and science of Critical Thinking.
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About the host: M.A. Aponte is a former JPMorgan banker, former Merrill Lynch wealth manager, former NYPD officer, Army Officer, and Executive Director of a Charter School in Florida. He is the author of The Logical Mind and host of Thinking 2 Think.
Join My Substack for more content: maaponte.substack.com
Consulting/Advisory Services: MAAponte.com
Professional LinkedIn Page: www.linkedin.com/in/maaponte
Critical Thinking Training App: https://think-twice.co/
Try Base44 through my affiliate link:
https://base44.pxf.io/c/7832852/2049275/25619?trafcat=lp
Financial Budget/Wealth Management app (FREE): https://centsora.com/
CHECK OUT OUR NEW CRITICAL THINKING GAME APP! Currently in BETA:
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.base692af669b00f0dc8d8ad6653.app
Web: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.base692af669b00f0dc8d8ad6653.app
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27 min
November 08, 2020Political Rivalry, Freedom of speech, hate speech, and the cancel culture
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With a famous celebrity getting removed from a film franchise, the 2020 elections, voters who supported an opposing political party getting "listed", and the conversation of what is hate speech, I decided to do an episode straight from the book I am currently working on and give you a non-partisan, critical thinker's view on these situations to help give you some perspective.

Sources:
Dmitri Volkogonov (1995), Lenin: Life and Legacy. Harpercollins Pub Ltd (July 31, 1995). 978-0006380696
https://www.history.com/topics/american-civil-war/reconstruction
McDonough, Frank (2003). Hitler and the Rise of the Nazi Party. Pearson/Longman. ISBN 978-0582506060.
https://www.cato.org/publications/survey-reports/poll-62-americans-say-they-have-political-views-theyre-afraid-share#50-strong-liberals-support-firing-trump-donors-36-strong-conservatives-support-firing-biden-donors
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About the host: M.A. Aponte is a former JPMorgan banker, former Merrill Lynch wealth manager, former NYPD officer, Army Officer, and Executive Director of a Charter School in Florida. He is the author of The Logical Mind and host of Thinking 2 Think.
Join My Substack for more content: maaponte.substack.com
Consulting/Advisory Services: MAAponte.com
Professional LinkedIn Page: www.linkedin.com/in/maaponte
Critical Thinking Training App: https://think-twice.co/
Try Base44 through my affiliate link:
https://base44.pxf.io/c/7832852/2049275/25619?trafcat=lp
Financial Budget/Wealth Management app (FREE): https://centsora.com/
CHECK OUT OUR NEW CRITICAL THINKING GAME APP! Currently in BETA:
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.base692af669b00f0dc8d8ad6653.app
Web: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.base692af669b00f0dc8d8ad6653.app
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23 min
November 01, 2020The Dangers of “Moral” Policing: Law and Order for the Sake of Feelings and Agendas
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This episode elaborates with much more examples of "Moral Policing" and how morals and laws can overshadow each other in a very negative way. This episode also comes with a fictional short story that I created with moral value examples. Please don't forget to like, share, and subscribe because this helps the podcast and lets me know you want more content!
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About the host: M.A. Aponte is a former JPMorgan banker, former Merrill Lynch wealth manager, former NYPD officer, Army Officer, and Executive Director of a Charter School in Florida. He is the author of The Logical Mind and host of Thinking 2 Think.
Join My Substack for more content: maaponte.substack.com
Consulting/Advisory Services: MAAponte.com
Professional LinkedIn Page: www.linkedin.com/in/maaponte
Critical Thinking Training App: https://think-twice.co/
Try Base44 through my affiliate link:
https://base44.pxf.io/c/7832852/2049275/25619?trafcat=lp
Financial Budget/Wealth Management app (FREE): https://centsora.com/
CHECK OUT OUR NEW CRITICAL THINKING GAME APP! Currently in BETA:
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.base692af669b00f0dc8d8ad6653.app
Web: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.base692af669b00f0dc8d8ad6653.app
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