We believe that good thinking is as much a matter of disposition as it is of skill. Motivations, attitudes, values, and habits of mind all play key roles in good thinking, and in large part, these elements determine whether people use their thinking skills when it counts. Learning is a consequence of thinking, and developing a culture of thinking is critical if we want to produce the feelings, energy, and even joy that can propel learning forward and motivate learners to do what at times can be hard and challenging mental work.