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  • Published: 30 July 2024
  • ISBN: 9781804947036
  • Imprint: Penguin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 288
  • RRP: $28.00

Clear Thinking

Turning Ordinary Moments into Extraordinary Results




First, Atomic Habits transformed your behaviour. Now, Clear Thinking transforms your mind.

'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 are part of the fabric 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.

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‘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

  • Published: 30 July 2024
  • ISBN: 9781804947036
  • Imprint: Penguin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 288
  • RRP: $28.00

About the author

Shane Parrish

Shane Parrish is the founder of Farnam Street, the world's most-read blog on clear thinking. Described by Business Insider as 'Wall Street's biggest influencer', Shane's podcast The Knowledge Project has been downloaded 35 million times and his Brain Food newsletter has nearly 500,000 subscribers. Shane's work has been featured in nearly every major global publication, including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Financial Times.

Praise for Clear Thinking

Shane Parrish is someone I have been reading for many, many years. This book is his masterwork, the culmination of all his research, interviewing, and experiences that everyone will benefit from.

Ryan Holiday, author of THE DAILY STOIC

A valuable antidote to stupidity, and a game-changer for anyone seeking to succeed.

Morgan Housel, author of THE PSYCHOLOGY OF MONEY

A must-read for anyone who wants to get a handle on their own mind and figure out how to transform their life.

Mark Manson, author of THE SUBTLE ART OF NOT GIVING A F*CK

An indispensable guide to making smarter decisions each day.

James Clear, author of ATOMIC HABITS

Shane Parrish has a marvelous gift for asking the right questions to elicit how clear thinkers think. After mining the minds of an impressive array of decision makers, he's now put it all together in Clear Thinking, giving us a powerful framework of concepts and tools. Parrish guides us through the mental landscape of people who have spent their lives learning how to think with rigor and decide with discipline. Incisive. Practical. Full of vivid examples, and enormously fun to read.

Jim Collins, author of GOOD TO GREAT

An actionable guide to using your mind more effectively. Shane Parrish doesn't just teach clear thinking - he lives it. He's produced a lucid manual for overcoming cognitive biases and making better decisions.

Adam Grant, author of ORIGINALS and THINK AGAIN

A must-read book. Clear Thinking is full of fascinating stories and insights, and gives you the practical tools you need to counteract the forces that can muddle your thinking.

Bethany McLean, author of THE SMARTEST GUYS IN THE ROOM

If you want results-good ones-that you can achieve confidently again and again, read this book. Shane Parrish demystifies the process of thinking clearly so you can create better odds in your personal and professional life.

Annie Duke, bestselling author of QUIT

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