How to Think Like Einstein: Simple Ways to Break the Rules and Discover Your Hidden Genius

By Scott Thorpe

Book Overview

In this totally accessible, ingenious book, you will learn the tricks and techniques to solve bewildering problems from the greatest minds in history, including Albert Einstein. From business and parenting to becoming more creative and improving relationships, How to Think Like Einstein provides the tools to discovering breakthrough solutions to everyday challenges. Author Scott Thorpe will guide you step-by-step through the process of freeing yourself from your "rule ruts" to dreaming up some of the craziest, but possibly most important, solutions of your life Learn to solve your problems by: --thinking like a bug --organizing a party --learning the game of poker --pretending you're James Bond --acting like a millionaire

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1570715858
• ISBN13: 9781570715853
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Sourcebooks Inc
• Length: 226 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.8" x 0.5" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

Great Tools

I have read a great many books on process and decision making and I think this one is practical, usable, accessible, and straightforward. I used one of the principles a day after finishing the book, with great results. I would recommend to anyone who wants to tweak their thinking and problem solving skills.

A structured way to break out of your creativity rut

Some other reviewers have said that this is a simple book for beginners. I have many books on creativity and I thought the book was excellent and wouldn't rate it for beginners. The book was laid out very clearly and thus someone unfamiliar with some creativity concepts could follow it.As I read the book I have become fascinated with how the author combined solution methodologies.There's a lot of work in following his long list of things to do and ask, but I think the results will be well worth it.John DunbarSugar Land, TX

Great for the kids!

I believe this book expands on critical thinking. The one thing that has limited our children in improving thier thought, has been the solidifying of thought or also known as rules or traditions. Those elements due benefit society, but the encouragement of critical thinking can improve it. This book helps question why you do the things you do. Are you a go with the flow type of person? Do you feel like you are a affiliator instead of an achiever? It starts in the mind. This book will help you challenge old ways of thinking and learn to renew your thinking to improve good to better.