Books like Lateral thinking: creativity step by step

A mental gymnasium that trains your brain to step sideways out of its own self-imposed ruts. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Lateral thinking: creativity step by step.

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Serious creativity
Edward de Bono
A structured, methodical guide to unlocking innovation and rewiring how you approach complex problems.
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- analytical
- pragmatic
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How to Have a Beautiful Mind
Edward de Bono
An empowering guide to cultivating inner attractiveness through the art of creative thinking and engaging conversation.
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- instructive
- encouraging
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The art of thinking clearly
Rolf Dobelli
A brisk, humbling, and ultimately empowering field guide to outsmarting your own irrational brain.
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- analytical
- pragmatic
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The Mind Map Book
Tony Buzan · 2001
An enthusiastic, visually driven operating manual for unlocking your brain's hidden creative and organizational potential.
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- expansive
- focused
- encouraging
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The Power of Critical Thinking
Lewis Vaughn and Chris MacDonald
A clarifying mental toolkit that sharpens your perception and equips you to navigate a world of noise with confidence.
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- instructive
- analytical
- encouraging
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Think Like a Rocket Scientist
Ozan Varol
An intellectually expansive toolkit that makes the impossible feel entirely within reach.
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- expansive
- analytical
- encouraging
- cognitive flexibility
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Critical thinking
Alec Fisher
A clear, structured guide to sharpening the mind and mastering the art of argumentation.
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- analytical
- pragmatic
- encouraging
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Super Thinking
Gabriel Weinberg and Lauren McCann
A comprehensive upgrade for your cognitive operating system that turns complex reasoning into an accessible, everyday toolkit.
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- analytical
- pragmatic
- encouraging
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How to solve it
George Polya · 1971
A patient, brilliant masterclass in untangling the knots of your own thinking.
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- encouraging
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The Power of Your Subconscious Mind
Joseph Murphy · 1973
A reassuring, vintage guide to unlocking the hidden, miraculous potential of your own thoughts.
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- expansive
- encouraging
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How to Think Like Leonardo Da Vinci
Michael J. Gelb · 2000
An interactive masterclass in waking up your senses and reclaiming your innate, boundless curiosity.
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- inquisitive
- expansive
- instructive
- encouraging
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Building a Second Brain
Tiago Forte
A clarifying blueprint for turning digital chaos into a streamlined engine for creativity and peace of mind.
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- pragmatic
- encouraging

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