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Books like Mental Jogging

A daily playground for the mind that turns lateral thinking into an addictive, joyful habit. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Mental Jogging.

  • stimulating
  • lighthearted
  • curious
  1. 01

    Kokology

    Tadahiko Nagao

    A playful, interactive journey into the subconscious that turns self-discovery into an entertaining parlor game.

    Shares:
    • lighthearted
    • curious
    • playful
  2. 02

    The memory book

    Harry Lorayne and Jerry Lucas

    An enthusiastic, hands-on toolkit that transforms the daunting task of memorization into an empowering mental game.

    Shares:
    • encouraging
  3. 03

    How to live 365 days a year

    John A. Schindler · 1955

    A reassuring, mid-century doctor's visit that prescribes emotional balance as the ultimate cure for physical ailments.

    Feels:
    • grounded
    • hopeful
    • calm
  4. 04

    Lateral thinking: creativity step by step

    Edward de Bono · 1977

    A mental gymnasium that trains your brain to step sideways out of its own self-imposed ruts.

    Shares:
    • stimulating
    • encouraging
    • analytical
  5. 05

    Contesting

    Helen Hadsell

    A delightfully quirky and relentlessly optimistic guide to manifesting luck and abundance through the sheer force of positive expectation.

    Shares:
    • encouraging
  6. 06

    How to Be Twice As Smart

    Scott Witt

    An empowering, fast-paced toolkit for unlocking mental agility and everyday genius.

    Shares:
    • encouraging
    • mental agility
  7. 07

    Spark

    John J. Ratey · 2008

    An empowering, science-backed wake-up call that will make you want to lace up your running shoes immediately.

    Shares:
    • encouraging
  8. 08

    Moonwalking with Einstein

    Joshua Foer

    A witty, mind-expanding plunge into an eccentric subculture that will completely change how you think about your own brain.

    Shares:
    • curious
  9. 09

    Developing reading skills

    Linda Markstein

    A structured, encouraging guide that transforms the daunting task of reading in a foreign language into a series of manageable, analytical steps.

    Shares:
    • encouraging
  10. 10

    How to Read People Like a Book

    Murray Oxman

    A practical, eye-opening guide that turns everyday social interactions into a fascinating study of unspoken cues.

    Shares:
    • curious
    • analytical
  11. 11

    The meditative mind

    Daniel Goleman · 1988

    A calm, cross-cultural exploration of the mind's capacity for stillness and altered states.

    Shares:
    • analytical
  12. 12

    Optimal Thinking

    Rosalene Glickman

    A focused, prescriptive journey into the psychology of success that challenges readers to elevate their mindset from merely positive to truly optimal.

    Shares:
    • encouraging

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