3 Critical Thinking Skills That Can Change Your Life [Must-Try]

Critical thinking isn’t just smart — it’s kind. In this episode of The Kindness Extremist Podcast, Shola Richards reveals why sharpening your critical thinking skills is one of the most powerful ways to create connection and compassion, and eventually, a kinder world. You’ll discover: Why intellectual humility is the foundation of better conversations and relationships How to perform an “Assumption Audit” and uncover the hidden beliefs shaping your worldview 5 common logical fallacies that derail dialogue, and how to spot them in yourself before anyone else The 3 practical strategies for the week are: ❓ Daily Doubt Practice 📋 Assumption Audit 📓 Fallacy Journal Critical thinking isn’t about “winning” arguments. It’s about building better relationships, communicating with clarity, and staying open enough to learn and grow, even when the world pushes us toward certainty and division. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to the Kindness Extremist Podcast 01:03 The Importance of Critical Thinking 03:21 Intellectual Humility: The First Critical Thinking Skill 06:42 Daily Doubt Practice: A Practical Strategy 08:51 Questioning Assumptions: The Second Critical Thinking Skill 10:28 The Assumption Audit Approach 14:05 Identifying Logical Fallacies: The Third Critical Thinking Skill 17:23 The HIT Approach to Logical Fallacies 19:53 Conclusion and Homework Assignments 🔗 Connect with Shola: Instagram – @sholarichards Website – sholarichards.com For speaking requests or collaborations: Info@GothamArtists.com This podcast is produced by MicMoguls.com