Books like Serious creativity

A structured, methodical guide to unlocking innovation and rewiring how you approach complex problems. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Serious creativity.

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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.
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- pragmatic
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Thinking course
Edward de Bono
A practical, hands-on mental workout designed to stretch the boundaries of how you process the world.
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- focused
- instructive
- analytical
03
Use Your Head
Tony Buzan · 1974
An enthusiastic and practical toolkit for unlocking the hidden potential of your own mind.
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- pragmatic
- encouraging
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Thinkertoys
Michael Michalko · 1991
A playful, interactive toolkit that turns mental roadblocks into playgrounds for innovation.
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- pragmatic
- encouraging
- lateral thinking
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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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- encouraging
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The Minto pyramid principle
Barbara Minto · 1996
A masterclass in untangling chaotic thoughts into sharp, undeniable logic.
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- analytical
- pragmatic
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Get smart!
Brian Tracy
An energizing, pragmatic toolkit for rewiring your thought processes to achieve peak professional success.
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- pragmatic
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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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- analytical
- encouraging
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Cognitive psychology
Robert L. Solso · 1979
A rigorous, methodical journey through the architecture and mechanics of the human mind.
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- focused
- methodical
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Creative dreaming
Patricia L. Garfield
An analytical and research-backed exploration into the nocturnal landscapes of the human mind.
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- analytical
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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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Creativity
Cs�kszentmih�lyi, Mih�ly
An analytical yet deeply inspiring exploration of the minds that shape our world, offering a blueprint for a more engaged and vibrant life.
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- analytical

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