Clear Thinking

Brought to you by Penguin.A roadmap for thinking clearly in any situation.We all aspire to see the world clearly. And yet all too often, when the pressure is on, we give in to our most irrational impulses - making intuitive decisions that take us ever-further from our goals.In Clear Thinking, Shane Parrish - 'the former spy who helps Wall Street mavens think smarter' (New York Times) - explains how to think clearly in any situation. He shows that the path to clear thinking lies not in the most high-stakes decisions, but in the most ordinary moments - from how we start our mornings to how we approach our daily conversations. And he uses stories, mental models, and psychological insights to offers a transformative method for seeing through our biases and understanding what's really happening.The result is a must-have manual for optimizing decision-making and living intentionally. It will clear your head and transform your life.'An indispensable guide' James Clear, author of Atomic Habits'A game-changer' Morgan Housel, author of The Psychology of Money'A must-read' Mark Manson, author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck(c)2023 Shane Parrish (P)2023 Penguin Audio

Brought to you by Penguin.A roadmap for thinking clearly in any situation.We all aspire to see the world clearly. And yet all too often, when the pressure is on, we give in to our most irrational impulses - making intuitive decisions that take us ever-further from our goals.In Clear Thinking, Shane Parrish - 'the former spy who helps Wall Street mavens think smarter' (New York Times) - explains how to think clearly in any situation. He shows that the path to clear thinking lies not in the most high-stakes decisions, but in the most ordinary moments - from how we start our mornings to how we approach our daily conversations. And he uses stories, mental models, and psychological insights to offers a transformative method for seeing through our biases and understanding what's really happening.The result is a must-have manual for optimizing decision-making and living intentionally. It will clear your head and transform your life.'An indispensable guide' James Clear, author of Atomic Habits'A game-changer' Morgan Housel, author of The Psychology of Money'A must-read' Mark Manson, author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck(c)2023 Shane Parrish (P)2023 Penguin Audio

The instant New York Times bestseller 'An indispensable guide' James Clear, author of Atomic Habits 'A game-changer' Morgan Housel, author of The Psychology of Money 'A must-read' Mark Manson, author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck 'A masterwork' Ryan Holiday, author of The Daily Stoic We all face thousands of decisions every day. They define the trajectory of our lives. There’s just one problem: most of us have no idea how to make them. Here, Shane Parrish – ‘the former spy who helps Wall Street mavens think smarter’ ( New York Times ) – draws upon conversations with the world’s leading entrepreneurs and experts to offer a simple, revolutionary method to clear your head and make better decisions. It will help you unlock the life you seek. __ ‘Shane Parrish doesn’t just teach clear thinking – he lives it . . . A lucid manual for overcoming cognitive biases and making better decisions.’ Adam Grant, author of Originals ‘If you want results – good ones – that you can achieve confidently again and again, read this book.’ Annie Duke, author of Thinking in Bets ‘Incisive. Practical. Full of vivid examples, and enormously fun to read.’ Jim Collins, author of Good to Great

The instant New York Times bestseller 'An indispensable guide' James Clear, author of Atomic Habits 'A game-changer' Morgan Housel, author of The Psychology of Money 'A must-read' Mark Manson, author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck 'A masterwork' Ryan Holiday, author of The Daily Stoic We all face thousands of decisions every day. They define the trajectory of our lives. There’s just one problem: most of us have no idea how to make them. Here, Shane Parrish – ‘the former spy who helps Wall Street mavens think smarter’ ( New York Times ) – draws upon conversations with the world’s leading entrepreneurs and experts to offer a simple, revolutionary method to clear your head and make better decisions. It will help you unlock the life you seek. __ ‘Shane Parrish doesn’t just teach clear thinking – he lives it . . . A lucid manual for overcoming cognitive biases and making better decisions.’ Adam Grant, author of Originals ‘If you want results – good ones – that you can achieve confidently again and again, read this book.’ Annie Duke, author of Thinking in Bets ‘Incisive. Practical. Full of vivid examples, and enormously fun to read.’ Jim Collins, author of Good to Great

Few things will change your trajectory in life or business as much as learning to think clearly. Yet few of us recognize opportunities to think in the first place. You might believe you're thinking clearly in the moments that matter most. But in all likelihood, when the pressure is on, you won't be thinking at all. And your subsequent actions will inevitably move you further from the results you ultimately seek--love, belonging, success, wealth, victory. According to Farnam Street founder Shane Parrish, we must get better at recognizing these opportunities for what they are, and deploying our cognitive ability in order to achieve the life we want. Clear Thinking gives you the tools to recognize the moments that have the potential to transform your trajectory, and reshape how you navigate the critical space between stimulus and response. As Parrish shows, we may imagine we are the protagonists in the story of our lives. But the sad truth is, most of us run on autopilot. Our behavioral defaults, groomed by biology, evolution, and culture, are primed to run the show for us if we don't intervene. At our worst, we react to events without reasoning, not even realizing that we've missed an opportunity to think at all. At our best, we recognize these moments for what they are, and apply the full capacity of our reasoning and rationality to them. Through stories, mental models, and more, Parrish offers the missing link between behavioral science and real-life outcomes. The result is a must-have manual for optimizing decision-making, gaining competitive advantage, and living a more intentional life.

Few things will change your trajectory in life or business as much as learning to think clearly. Yet few of us recognize opportunities to think in the first place. You might believe you're thinking clearly in the moments that matter most. But in all likelihood, when the pressure is on, you won't be thinking at all. And your subsequent actions will inevitably move you further from the results you ultimately seek--love, belonging, success, wealth, victory. According to Farnam Street founder Shane Parrish, we must get better at recognizing these opportunities for what they are, and deploying our cognitive ability in order to achieve the life we want. Clear Thinking gives you the tools to recognize the moments that have the potential to transform your trajectory, and reshape how you navigate the critical space between stimulus and response. As Parrish shows, we may imagine we are the protagonists in the story of our lives. But the sad truth is, most of us run on autopilot. Our behavioral defaults, groomed by biology, evolution, and culture, are primed to run the show for us if we don't intervene. At our worst, we react to events without reasoning, not even realizing that we've missed an opportunity to think at all. At our best, we recognize these moments for what they are, and apply the full capacity of our reasoning and rationality to them. Through stories, mental models, and more, Parrish offers the missing link between behavioral science and real-life outcomes. The result is a must-have manual for optimizing decision-making, gaining competitive advantage, and living a more intentional life.