Books like Lateral thinking: creativity step by step

Lateral thinking: creativity step by step by Edward de Bono reads as instructive, analytical. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

The Power of Focused Thinking

Edward de Bono · 1981

Both explore thinking skills & creativity

80% genome match

The art of thinking clearly

Rolf Dobelli · 2013

Same self-help feel

83% genome match

Control Your Mind and Master Your Feelings

Eric Robertson · 2019

Same self-help feel

61% genome match

Decisive

Chip Heath · 2013

Both explore problem-solving

67% genome match

The intuitive edge

Philip Goldberg · 1983

Both explore creativity & problem-solving

71% genome match

Deep Work

Cal Newport · 2016

Same self-help feel

60% genome match

Essentials of Negotiation

Roy J. Lewicki · 1997

Same business feel

63% genome match

Messy

Tim Harford · 2016

Both explore creativity & innovation

67% genome match

Blink

Malcolm Gladwell · 2005

Adjacent in the genome

49% genome match

Originals

Adam Grant · 2016

Both explore creativity & innovation

65% genome match

The Millionaire Next Door

Thomas J. Stanley · 1996

Same business feel

61% genome match

Use both sides of your brain

Tony Buzan · 1976

Both explore creativity & problem-solving

71% genome match