Murray Schisgal, playwright and screenwriter, passed away recently. He wrote Tootsie - the classic comedy starring Dustin Hoffman! His obituary described when he first learned he was a storyteller. As a child, he couldn’t fall asleep until he heard a story. So, he made up his own. He took the random scraps of the day - the experiences and events he recalled - and cobbled them together with a single thread and created a story.

That’s the simple process for starting an audio journal. Scribble down interesting thought throughout the day then explore them each night into an audio recorder. Five minutes and you’re done!

Critical Thinking Links:

Soft Skills and Critical Thinking Needed
HBR Critical Thinking Article
Defining Critical Thinking in the Workplace
Hiring Problem Solvers and Critical Thinkers

The act of connecting seemingly disparate ideas will help you practice these skills daily! Spend time connecting ideas - have a theme or motivational phrase for the week! Have a theme for the year! Reflection, critical thinking, and creativity are hot commodities in the job market!