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Think Like a Freak: The Authors of Freakonomics Offer to Retrain Your Brain
Steven D. Levitt
3.7 AVERAGE
490 reviews for:
Think Like a Freak: The Authors of Freakonomics Offer to Retrain Your Brain
Steven D. Levitt
3.7 AVERAGE
I generally enjoy this series because the authors promote fun, divergent manners of thinking and analysis. This one is no different. The closest thing they have to a self-help book, though it's just as much entertainment as it is advice.
An interesting perspective on human behavior, societal norms, and "common knowledge" but is only for the "now" and will soon become irrelevant because of how quickly things change. The overall idea, though, of teaching oneself how to think like a freak is a pretty great concept. It would be nice if everyone thought this way.
Very different approach to the first few books, but still very interesting and eye-opening. Definitely recommend
This book is great not because of its theories and motifs, but because of the memorable way they're portrayed.
Each "step" or "secret", like "Learn to say I don't know", "Know when to quit" and "How to convince someone that doesn't want to be convinced" has been done a multitude of times before, but the storytelling and prose used makes different angles of these ideas and strategies more clear and memorable.
I'd consider this an "entertaining inspirational" book.
If you're a fan of "Adam Ruins Everything", Malcom Gladwell, or simply trying to learn more ways to avoid status quo, I'd recommend this book.
Each "step" or "secret", like "Learn to say I don't know", "Know when to quit" and "How to convince someone that doesn't want to be convinced" has been done a multitude of times before, but the storytelling and prose used makes different angles of these ideas and strategies more clear and memorable.
I'd consider this an "entertaining inspirational" book.
If you're a fan of "Adam Ruins Everything", Malcom Gladwell, or simply trying to learn more ways to avoid status quo, I'd recommend this book.
A quick, fun listen that has some interesting commentary about how people think. They choose some fascinating anecdotes, and show how things change when you take a different approach.
Story: * (the answer to the title, could have been explain in one sheet of paper, but I was prolonged with a thousand examples, very interesting examples though)
Prose: ***
Engagement: ****
Prose: ***
Engagement: ****
The authors teach you how to think like a freak, visualizing the "small picture" and identifying the intricacies of the problem to allow you to view the problem differently. They provide numerous examples of real world thinking including examples from pro-soccer, rock and roll, and finance. Overall, I enjoyed this book.
informative
medium-paced
Short, interesting, feels a bit like a collection of the podcasts. They add some podcasts on the end, which furthers that impression. Ideas include 'Think Like A Child', 'Deciding Whether to Quit', 'Looking at the Small Things', and not ignoring the obvious. All important, and interesting, although skimmed at the surface.
I enjoyed it, and listened to it for free through my Scribd account, but I probably wouldn't pay for it - I think I enjoy the podcasts more. If you've finished all the podcasts, go for it!
I enjoyed it, and listened to it for free through my Scribd account, but I probably wouldn't pay for it - I think I enjoy the podcasts more. If you've finished all the podcasts, go for it!