Book overview
"This book isn't merely for debaters or even truth seekers. It is for all of us. A Mind of Your Own is a blueprint for authenticity and a sovereign mind."
--from the Foreword by PETER BOGHOSSIAN, coauthor of How to Have Impossible Conversations
A Mind of Your Own reveals a simple but transformative truth: Logic is a skill, but most people have never been taught how to use it. This book is more than memorizing facts or winning arguments. It's about learning how to:
At the core of Smith's method is a radical shift: Stop trying to prove you're right--and start pursuing what's true. When you detach your identity from your opinions and follow logic wherever it leads, you become far more effective, persuasive, and resilient.
--from the Foreword by PETER BOGHOSSIAN, coauthor of How to Have Impossible Conversations
A Mind of Your Own reveals a simple but transformative truth: Logic is a skill, but most people have never been taught how to use it. This book is more than memorizing facts or winning arguments. It's about learning how to:
- Spot flawed reasoning instantly--in others and in yourself.
- Ask the right questions that expose truth and dismantle weak arguments.
- Separate emotions from logic to make better decisions in any situation.
- Stay composed under pressure, whether in a debate, negotiation, or conflict.
- Think independently in a world that constantly pressures you to conform.
At the core of Smith's method is a radical shift: Stop trying to prove you're right--and start pursuing what's true. When you detach your identity from your opinions and follow logic wherever it leads, you become far more effective, persuasive, and resilient.
