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New ways to think in unprecedented times.

Named a "must read" by Susan Cain, "endlessly fascinating" by Daniel Pink, and "bursting with practical insights" by Adam Grant.

In this accessible and practical book, Ozan Varol reveals nine simple strategies from rocket science that you can use to make your own…

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2 authors picked Think Like a Rocket Scientist as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Would you like to turn the seemingly impossible into the possible?

Then, add this compelling and insightful book to your library. The author, in brilliant detail, shows you how to imagine the unimaginable and solve the unsolvable.

With practical advice and easy-to-understand language, Varol describes nine simple strategies that you can use to advance your career and advance your life.

What I like so much about this book is that the techniques are universal - they can be learned and used by anyone, no matter their occupation, the challenges they normally face, or they questions they often ask.

Varol shows…

From Anthony's list on creativity and imagination.

What strategies have rocket scientists used to launch spacecraft into the unknown? When are redundant systems and an exit strategy necessary? How can failure fuel success? These and similar questions drive this engaging book. The author, who worked on various NASA projects early in his career, emphasizes nine thought processes that can help anyone tackle a seemingly impossible problem effectively. I found this book informative, engaging, and inspiring.

From Mary's list on for cultivating creativity.

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