Topic 1: What are the Habits of Mind?

In a recent blog discussion Art Costa defined the Habits of Mind as:

Habits of Mind are dispositions that are skillfully and mindfully employed by characteristically intelligent, successful people when they are confronted with problems, the solutions to which are not immediately apparent.

In the video below, Art Costa briefly explains and introduces what the Habits of Mind are.

 

 

As you consider people that are peak performers in their field, what are some of the characteristics that you believe they share may share in relation to the manner in which they go about their work?

 

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