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.
What Lateral thinking: creativity step by step is like to read
A methodical, exercise-driven walk through techniques for breaking habitual thought patterns — reads more like a workbook than a manifesto, patient and instructive rather than inspirational. Best for: readers who want a structured toolkit for creative problem-solving with drills to practice.
The art of thinking clearly
Rolf Dobelli · 2013
Ninety-nine bite-sized chapters walk you through cognitive biases with brisk, plainspoken examples — snackable, mildly wry, and easy to dip in and out of.
The Power of Focused Thinking
Edward de Bono · 1981
A practical, structured guide that walks readers through deliberate thinking techniques rather than telling a story — clear and instructional rather than immersive.
Control Your Mind and Master Your Feelings
Eric Robertson · 2019
A brief, plainly-worded self-help guide aimed at readers struggling with anxiety, promising practical techniques to regulate thoughts and emotions.
Decisive
Chip Heath · 2013
A brisk, framework-driven business book that walks readers through a memorable four-step model (WRAP) for better decision-making, mixing case studies and practical advice.
The intuitive edge
Philip Goldberg · 1983
Both explore creativity & problem-solving
Deep Work
Cal Newport · 2016
A two-part argument-plus-regimen that makes a persuasive case for focused work and then hands you concrete rules to build the habit.
Essentials of Negotiation
Roy J. Lewicki · 1997
A textbook-style survey of negotiation theory and conflict resolution, aimed at managers and framed around applied bargaining scenarios.
Messy
Tim Harford · 2016
A conversational, example-rich argument that disorder and improvisation—not tidiness—often fuel creativity, resilience, and better problem-solving, told through engaging anecdotes rather than narrative plot.
Blink
Malcolm Gladwell · 2005
A brisk, anecdote-driven tour through the science of snap judgments — Gladwell stitches case studies (art forgeries, ER triage, speed-dating) into a persuasive argument that thin-slicing can be trained.
The Millionaire Next Door
Thomas J. Stanley · 1996
A data-driven survey that overturns assumptions about wealth by profiling frugal, self-made millionaires — plainspoken, repetitive, and quietly persuasive rather than flashy.
Originals
Adam Grant · 2016
A brisk, case-study-driven business book that mixes research and anecdote to argue nonconformists can be taught, not just born.
Use both sides of your brain
Tony Buzan · 1976
A practical, instructive guide walking readers through concrete techniques like mind mapping to improve thinking and learning.
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