Your gut says one thing. The data says another. You have 60 seconds to decide—what do you trust?

In this episode of Thinking 2 Think, Mike Aponte breaks down data literacy as a life skill using real-world insights from the NHL and SAP, where students are learning analytical thinking through sports data.

But the deeper question is:
When should data lead—and when should instinct take over?

You’ll learn the RINK Framework:

Read the numbers
Inspect the context
Name the human factors
Know and own the call

This episode explores:

Why data alone can mislead
How intuition can be both powerful and dangerous
How leaders balance analytics and experience under pressure
Why analytical thinking is now one of the most valuable skills in the world

Perfect for educators, leaders, business professionals, and anyone making high-stakes decisions in a data-driven world.

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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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