Critical Thinking

Critical thinking is a valuable skill to nurture I use it in various situation. It helps me ask better questions, see the bigger picture, and avoid wasting time on false assumptions.

Whether I’m teaching, designing a system, reviewing ideas with a team, or just trying to get something to work, this mindset helps me stay grounded and focused on what actually matters.

Reasoning

I don’t rush into solutions I like to start with asking why. Why is this happening? Why is this the approach we’re taking? Why hasn’t it worked yet?

Reasoning helps me:

• Work from observations instead of assumptions
• Understand how something is supposed to behave before reacting
• Break complex issues into simpler cause-and-effect steps
• Explain my thinking clearly to others (or to myself)

Sometimes this means sketching diagrams. Other times, just talking it out loud reveals the gap.

Attention to Detail

Most misunderstandings, mistakes, or confusion come from something small. A misplaced word. A missed context. A setting left unchecked.

Paying attention to detail helps me:

• Catch errors early, whether technical or communicative
• Review content and ideas more thoughtfully
• Stay consistent across design, planning, and collaboration

This isn’t about being overly careful—it’s about knowing when details matter, and taking a second look before moving on.

Explaining process structure at Fab Lab León during a workshop session.

Summary

Critical thinking shows up in every part of how I work—from planning to teaching to fixing things. It gives me the tools to pause, reflect, and move forward with clarity. And while it’s not always visible, it’s behind almost everything I do.