Thinking 2 Think
Thinking 2 Think is the podcast for leaders, educators, and professionals who want to think clearly, decide wisely, and lead effectively in a complex world. Each episode breaks down the ideas, mental models, and historical lessons that improve judgment under pressure — across leadership, culture, civics, finance, politics, and current events.
Hosted by M.A. Aponte — author of The Logical Mind, Executive Director of a public charter school and founder of Aponte Strategic Advisory — the show blends Stoic philosophy, decision science, and real-world experience to help listeners move beyond slogans, bias, and surface-level analysis.
With a background spanning the U.S. Army, finance, law enforcement, and education leadership, Aponte brings a rare cross-disciplinary perspective to the challenges of modern leadership and decision-making. This is not commentary for entertainment. It is structured thinking for people who take responsibility seriously.
If you want sharper judgment, stronger mental models, and a more disciplined way to understand the world, Thinking 2 Think is built for you.
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Topics: critical thinking · decision-making · leadership · Stoic philosophy · financial literacy · civics · cognitive bias · history · current events
Thinking 2 Think
Deconstructing 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.
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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