Clear Thinking: Turning Ordinary Moments into Extraordinary Results

We all want to see the world clearly. The trouble is, we're never taught how.

Join Shane Parrish - 'the former spy who helps Wall Street mavens think smarter' (New York Times) - for a masterclass in the art of clear thinking. Drawing on examples ranging from the evolutionary origins of our 'emotion default' to the secret history of the Challenger disaster, Parrish offers powerful mental models to make sense of any situation. And he reveals a simple, actionable method for smarter decision-making, starting today.

Along the way, he shows that the secret to mental clarity lies not in how we approach the most high-stakes moments - but in our tiniest, most everyday decisions.

It's a simple idea with startling implications: if you clear your head today, you change your life tomorrow.

Review

An indispensable guide to making smarter decisions each day. ― James Clear, author of ATOMIC HABITS

A valuable antidote to stupidity, and a game-changer for anyone seeking to succeed. ― Morgan Housel, author of THE PSYCHOLOGY OF MONEY

A must-read for anyone who wants to get a handle on their own mind and figure out how to transform their life. ― Mark Manson, author of THE SUBTLE ART OF NOT GIVING A F*CK

Shane Parrish is someone I have been reading for many, many years. This book is his masterwork, the culmination of all his research, interviewing, and experiences that everyone will benefit from. ― Ryan Holiday, author of THE DAILY STOIC

Shane Parrish has a marvelous gift for asking the right questions to elicit how clear thinkers think . . . Incisive. Practical. Full of vivid examples, and enormously fun to read. ― Jim Collins, author of GOOD TO GREAT

An actionable guide to using your mind more effectively. Shane Parrish doesn't just teach clear thinking - he lives it. He's produced a lucid manual for overcoming cognitive biases and making better decisions. ― Adam Grant, author of ORIGINALS and THINK AGAIN

A must-read book. Clear Thinking is full of fascinating stories and insights, and gives you the practical tools you need to counteract the forces that can muddle your thinking. ― Bethany McLean, author of THE SMARTEST GUYS IN THE ROOM

If you want results-good ones-that you can achieve confidently again and again, read this book. Shane Parrish demystifies the process of thinking clearly so you can create better odds in your personal and professional life. ― Annie Duke, bestselling author of QUIT

Practical advice for thinking clearly ― Financial Times

Awesome . . . One of my heroes. -- CHRIS EVANS, Virgin Radio

About the Author

Shane Parrish is the founder of Farnam Street, the world's most-read blog on clear thinking. Described by Business Insider as 'Wall Street's biggest influencer', Shane's podcast The Knowledge Project has been downloaded 35 million times and his Brain Food newsletter has nearly 500,000 subscribers. Shane's work has been featured in nearly every major global publication, including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Financial Times.