Hold high conviction that one of the most powerful tools one can use to practice critical thinking is to read as much as possible. Reading of various topics, subjects, styles, etc. exposes one to different mindsets, opinions, and this alone is worth its weight in gold. It goes to show that there is more than one way to think, there is more to life than consumption, and above all, there is a way to be original and create value in an otherwise hollow society. Love the post.