The Solution Mindset: Mastering the Art of Problem Solving

by Nir Bashan

In a world filled with bad news, renowned author and creativity expert Nir Bashan offers some good Each problem we cause ourselves as humans, we can also solve as humans by looking at the world with curiosity. In The Solution Mindset, Bashan provides you with the tools you need to unlock your creative potential, both at work and in your personal life. This compelling book helps you overcome complex challenges by showing you exactly how to tap into your innate creativity.

Whether dealing with global issues like worldwide pollution or corruption, or localized issues like floundering sales strategy or not getting a promotion at work, The Solution Mindset presents strategies drawn from real-world examples that empower you to address even the most daunting problems creatively. The book introduces listeners to practical tools and techniques you can easily apply every single day.

Inside the

Discover how to use creativity for effective problem-solving, no matter the size of the problem Explore innovative strategies that help you tackle the most stubborn challenges Learn from inspiring real-life examples that illustrate transformative change through creativity and innovation

Genres: Business

272 pages, Hardcover

Published December 30, 2025

Reviews

[Leo · Rating 2 out of 5]

Got the audiobook arc for review on netgally.

It had good points and ideas and im sure it will be helpful for people but unfortunately I found it difficult to take much usefulness from it. A lot of the tips weren't close to my own life so couldnt really take the ideas to memory. I requested it as I found the blurb intruiging but Self-help is difficult to find one that works for you.At least thats how I feel.

[Dirks · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found this to be a mildly amusing take on using positive psychology and mindset to combat problems. Although most of the insights were not new, the book offered a good reminder that it is important to sometimes take a step back, breathe, and reframe before diving back in, as how we approach a problem often matters just as much as the problem itself.

The insights here won't feel particularly new to anyone who has spent time in the self-help space. Bashan recycles several stories already popular in modern personal development books, and while there are a handful of fresh examples sprinkled throughout, they aren't quite enough to distinguish from the crowd. However, I did appreciate the insight that the English language is populated with far more negative words than positive ones. Pairing this with the invitation to perform a daily audit on our own communications (emails, texts, DMs) has the opportunity to create powerful personal insights.

Where I think this book could have really thrived is as a podcast. Each chapter offers bite-sized positivity that would land perfectly as a weekly episode—digestible, encouraging, easy to absorb on a morning commute. As a full-length book, however, the material feels stretched thin, making the advice feel broad rather than deep.

If you're new to positive psychology or creative problem-solving, this is a perfectly pleasant starting point. If you've already read widely in this space, you'll find a friendly reminder here but not much new territory.

ALC provided by Netgalley. Courtesy of RBmedia | Ascent Audio.

[Olga Maxwell · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was okay. Several good pointers and examples. If you’re looking for motivation this book could be a good source. This is not written for an experience leader rather for more of a novice. I enjoyed the narration.