Critical thinking protects you from being mislead, and jumping to conclusions. It helps you become a more effective problem solver, develop informed opinions, and so much more.

But what exactly is critical thinking and how do we become better critical thinkers?

This week’s episode is Part 2 of Curiosity and Critical Thinking. As a part of the 5 core fundamentals series, this topic will be referenced frequently throughout the podcast. Each of these fundamental perspectives shape the way David views the world and coaches his clients.

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If curiosity killed the cat... does that make curiosity a bad thing?

This week, we explore the fourth core fundamental perspective in Our 5 Core Fundamentals Series: Curiosity & Critical Thinking.

Our conversation focuses on cultivating curiosity; WHAT that means, WHY it's important, and HOW to do it.

We dive into:

• Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset
• Becoming a Lifelong Learner
• Open-mindedness
• Intellectual Humility
• Active Listening
• & more!

But it shouldn't just stop there. Join us next week for Part 2, as we examine critical thinking, and why it is a necessary aspect of curiosity.

As a part of the 5 core fundamentals series, this topic will be referenced frequently throughout the podcast. Each of these fundamental perspectives shape the way David views the world and coaches his clients.

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Have you ever wondered to yourself, where has all my time gone? Unpack that question and more with David and his guest, Mindfulness expert Laura Sage. Who also happens to be his mom! Learn how to take a step back, breathe deep, and focus on the present moment. You will leave this episode feeling more grounded, grateful, and calm.

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Dig deeper into how to give yourself agency and control over your life. This week David along with co-host Hannah, discuss what it means to Focus on your locus of control. By changing the way that we perceive challenges and focusing on what we can control, we can come away stronger and with more freedom.

This belief is the 3rd topic of the 5 core fundamentals series. Each of these fundamental perspectives shape the way David views the world and coaches his clients. Therefore, it will be referenced frequently throughout the podcast.

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In today’s episode, David talks about the psychological basis for human needs. This includes the model he uses in his coaching which details 6 universal human needs.

Certainty
Variety
Significance
Love and Connection
Growth
Contribution

He also discusses how we can identify these needs, the vehicles we use to get our needs met and practical applications of this highly effective model of our 6 human needs.

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In this episode of the Sage Solutions Podcast, David welcomes his sister, Anna Sage, to share her experiences and advice on navigating big life changes.

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This week David along with co-host Hannah, discuss what it means to think in shades of grey. As well as, how to find balance, flexibility, and accuracy through seeing the world with a 'shades of grey' Perspective.
This belief is the 2nd topic of the 5 core fundamentals series. Each of these fundamental perspectives shape the way David views the world and coaches his clients. Therefore, it will be referenced frequently throughout the podcast.

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In this shorter solo episode, David outlines 3 immediately applicable tools that you can use to make decisions and complete tasks more efficiently:

Tool 1- Combine the principles of the Paradox of Choice and Occam's Razor to make decisions efficiently.

Tool 2- Utilize the 80/20 Rule (Pareto Principle) to put your time and energy into the tasks that produce the most results.

Tool 3- Use Parkinson's Law to make each task fit a shorter timeframe.

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