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Think!

Before It's Too Late

Author: Edward de Bono  

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How we think, why we think that way and how, using simple techniques, we can think better - by the world famous creative thinking guru

According to Edward de Bono, world thinking cannot solve world problems because world thinking is itself the problem. De Bono examines why we think the way we do from a historical perspective and uses some of his famous thinking techniques, such as lateral thinking, combined with new ideas to show us how to change the way we think.

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How we think, why we think that way and how, using simple techniques, we can think better - by the world famous creative thinking guru

According to Edward de Bono, world thinking cannot solve world problems because world thinking is itself the problem. De Bono examines why we think the way we do from a historical perspective and uses some of his famous thinking techniques, such as lateral thinking, combined with new ideas to show us how to change the way we think.

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How we think, why we think that way and how, using simple techniques, we can think better - by the world famous creative thinking guruThe world is full of problems and conflicts. So why can we not solve them? According to Edward de Bono, world thinking cannot solve world problems because world thinking is itself the problem. And this is getting worse- we are so accustomed to readily available information online that we search immediately for the answers rather than thinking about them. Our minds function like trying to drive a car using only one wheel. There's nothing wrong with that one wheel - conventional thinking - but we could all get a lot further if we used all four...De Bono examines why we think the way we do from a historical perspective and uses some of his famous thinking techniques, such as lateral thinking, combined with new ideas to show us how to change the way we think. If we strengthen our ability and raise our thinking level, other areas of our life - both personal and business success - will improve.De Bono is the master of the original big 'concept' book and his enticement to us to use our minds as constructively as possible should appeal to a whole new generation of fans.

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Critic Reviews

“"The master of creative thinking."”

"Edward de Bono is a cult figure in developing tricks to sharpen the mind." --Times
"Excellent for leaders and teachers looking for creative ways to view the present and future." --Library Journal
"The guru of clear thinking." --Marketing Week

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About the Author

Edward de Bono studied at Christ Church, Oxford (as a Rhodes Scholar). He also holds a PhD from Cambridge and an MD from the University of Malta. He has held appointments at the universities of Oxford, London, Cambridge and Harvard.In 1967 de Bono invented the now commonly used term 'lateral thinking' and, for many thousands, indeed millions, of people worldwide, his name has since become a symbol of creativity and new thinking. He has written numerous books, which have been translated into 34 languages, and his advice is sought by Nobel laureates and world leaders alike.

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Product Details

Publisher
Ebury Publishing | Vermilion
Published
2nd July 2009
Pages
272
ISBN
9780091924096

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