Clear thinking

Keep a cool head in every situation

Most books on thinking encourage you to be more rational and not let your emotions get the better of you. But that alone is not enough. Errors in judgement often happen in completely ordinary moments, when you're not even considering the consequences of your decisions.

No one will stop you when you're about to add fuel to the fire by replying to a colleague who has just bruised your ego. No one will prevent you from starting an argument with your partner that you'll soon wish you could take back. And no one will warn you that you are about to make a decision that will forever change the trajectory of your life.

Your thinking and decision-making are influenced not only by emotions, but also by automatic reflexes or social norms. In his book, Shane Parrish will show you what mistakes you are likely making in your thinking. He offers scientifically-backed tips and tools that will teach you how to use the full capacity of your reasoning.

Thanks to him, you will learn things like:

what the four greatest enemies of clear thinking are, how to make the most of your rational thinking, how to build on your strengths and manage your weaknesses, how to properly consider the long-term consequences of your decisions, what a margin of safety is and why it's important to keep it in mind, how to use clear thinking to achieve satisfaction in life, and how to be a better partner, parent, and colleague.

“An indispensable guide to making smarter decisions every day.”

– James Clear, author of the bestseller Atomic Habits

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

– Ryan Holiday, bestselling author of Stillness Is the Key, The Daily Stoic, and Discipline Is Destiny

“If you want to get results—good results—that you can confidently achieve again and again, read this book. Shane Parrish demystifies the process of clear thinking so you can create better opportunities in your personal and professional life.”

– Annie Duke, bestselling author of Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away

“A practical guide to using your mind more effectively, and a clear-cut manual for overcoming cognitive biases and making better decisions.”

– Adam Grant, author of the bestsellers Think Again and Hidden Potential, and host of the TED podcast Re:Thinking

“This book is a valuable antidote to foolishness and a game changer for anyone looking to succeed.”

– Morgan Housel, bestselling author of The Psychology of Money

“Shane Parrish has an amazing gift for asking the right questions to uncover how clear-thinking people think. After mining the minds of an impressive array of decision-makers, he’s now synthesised it all into Clear Thinking, which gives us a powerful framework of concepts and tools. Provocative. Practical. Full of illustrative examples and immensely fun to read.”

– Jim Collins, bestselling author of Good to Great

“Shane Parrish, the brilliant thinker who created Farnam Street and The Knowledge Project podcast, has distilled the wisdom he’s gathered over the years into an indispensable book filled with fascinating stories and insights. Clear Thinking will give you the practical tools you need to counter the forces that can lead you astray.”

–​​​​​ Bethany McLean, co-author of the bestseller The Smartest Guys in the Room

“Clear Thinking distils a decade of best practices into actionable tools. From spotting the opportunity in ordinary moments, to learning what gets in our way, to having the courage to act, Shane illuminates what each of us can do to create better outcomes and greater impact. Clear Thinking is a must-read in an increasingly complex world.”

– Kat Cole, President and COO of Athletic Greens

“The world of sport is full of nuance and complexity, and acting on sound thinking is paramount for important decisions that impact not only the j