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Enhance logic: avoid errors, embrace innovative thinking.
If you find yourself stuck in a rut, often trapped by conventional thought patterns, Edward de Bono's "Practical Thinking" might just be your ladder out. Exploring four methods to achieve correct thinking and five common traps leading to mistakes could revolutionize your approach to problem-solving. This isn't just a guide; it's an invitation to a more efficient, creative mind.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9780140219005
Authors:
Edward de Bono
Publisher: Penguin UK
Date of Publication: 1976-01-06
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.77
(rated by 125 readers)
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Enhance logic: avoid errors, embrace innovative thinking.
If you find yourself stuck in a rut, often trapped by conventional thought patterns, Edward de Bono's "Practical Thinking" might just be your ladder out. Exploring four methods to achieve correct thinking and five common traps leading to mistakes could revolutionize your approach to problem-solving. This isn't just a guide; it's an invitation to a more efficient, creative mind.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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