The Rules of Thinking: A Personal Code to Think Yourself Smarter, Wiser and Happier

by Richard Templar

A BRAND NEW SET OF RULES: DISCOVER HOW TO THINK WELL, MAKE BETTER DECISIONS AND SOLVE PROBLEMS. DISCOVER THE RULES OF THINKING.



We all envy the natural thinkers of this world. They have the best ideas, make the smartest decisions, are open minded and never indecisive.

Is there something they know that the rest of us don't? Is it something we can all learn? The answer is a resounding yes. They know The Rules of Thinking.

These Rules are the guiding principles that show you how to make wiser decisions, stop procrastinating, know when to compromise, avoid mistakes, find other options, think well with others, stop obsessing about things, keep your brain active, be more creative, and have happy, healthy thoughts. You'll be that person who knows their own mind - in every sense.

Genres: Nonfiction, Self Help, Psychology, Business, Personal Development

240 pages, Paperback

Published September 14, 2019

About the author

Richard Templar is an astute observer of human behavior and understands what makes the difference between those of us who effortlessly glide towards success and those of us who struggle against the tide. He has distilled these observations into his Rules titles. More than 1 million people around the world have enjoyed and now play by Richard Templar's Rules.

Reviews

[Vesa Linja-Aho · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good book but something is missing. The rules of thinking is new book from popular self-help author Richard Templar. The ideas, or rules, presented in the book are hard to disagree with but still it would be proper to cite the sources when referencing to "scientifically proven" facts.

In summary, this is an easy read for anyone who wants to start improve their thinking. After finishing this, one should, in my opinion, continue with David Robson's The Intelligence Trap and/or Daniel Kahneman's Thinking, Fast and Slow.

[Eugene Bosiakov · Rating 3 out of 5]

* Being self-aware and organized is a learning process.
* Stress is a habit we can't unlearn.

Maybe the best quotes from this reading. 90% of other text is nothing.

Better read Thinking, Fast and Slow and The Charisma Myth.

[Nicola · Rating 2 out of 5]

This has a list of rules for various situations such as creative thinking, the text that explains them didn't seem to hold much content to me and while interesting hasn't really given me new ideas.

[Imene Addad · Rating 4 out of 5]

"The Rules of Thinking" is a thought-provoking book that mixes familiar ideas with new insights. Whether you're experienced in thoughtful practices or just starting, the author's clear style makes it easy to explore different ways of thinking. It's a valuable read for those wanting to improve how they approach decisions and ideas.

Titles I liked:
3- Consider the motive
21- Stress is optional
33- Believe in being organized
59- Don't panic
84- Regret is a waste of time
87- Don't be played for a fool
92- Facts are neutral
93- Don't trust statistics
95- If you can't prove it's true, that doesn't mean it isn't.
98- Be devil's advocate

[Fodor Levente · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is smells like a little self-help book, but there is a lot of useful advice in it that you should take in a form of critical thinking.

[Lisa Ray · Rating 5 out of 5]

这是2021年读完的第一本书。为人父母，为人师长，要教育下一代，首先得自己有一桶水才能舀得出一碗水。觉得教育下一代不一定非得要看如何教育的学院派专业书。个人认为那些书适合在象牙塔里教理论家。更喜欢一些传记类型或者自我提高的书籍。去年觉得自己在时间管理方面做得不够好，还可以优化，所以计划今年读一些这方面的书。鬼使神差，看到了这本欧美畅销书作家理查德·泰普勒的最新作品，也是“泰普勒人生法则系列”中最重要的一部。这本书中的100条思考法则主要讲解了独立思考、坚韧思考、健康思考、系统思考、创造性思考、问题解决式思考、多人合作思考、决策性思考以及批判性思考9种思考方式，以便帮助人们移除混乱、模糊、缺乏逻辑的思维障碍，培养出清晰、高效、有条理的思考习惯，在遭遇问题时能够更顺利地进入科学的思维流程。

[Khaled Nashar · Rating 4 out of 5]

It’s an interesting and easy read. I enjoyed exploring the rules and learning from the practical scenarios. Yet, I find them difficult to apply. Perhaps, one could try and remind themselves from time to time of this guidance.

[Kris Ericsson · Rating 2 out of 5]

good idea, but difficult to follow in practice. great for anyone who loves lists.

[Elayne · Rating 2 out of 5]

Don’t waste your money a book of nothing

[Pedro Trujillo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent!

[Dennis Chow · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like the writing style of Templar. Clear, informative and funny. Realy enjoyed this particular rules book.

[Nhat Nguyen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hay và bổ ích.

[Becky · Rating 4 out of 5]

very good !!!!!

[Martin · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was one of my favourite books in the 'The Rules Of' series.

Some great rules with very relatable stories to back them up, which make them enjoyable and fun to read.

[Domingos Freitas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book

Good book, to read and revert to every now and again. Much recommended to people who wish to think better

[Desmond ZK · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book

[Matt Galindez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Helped me more

[Kalu]

Let's see

[nayli]

maybe will continue when I feel like it

[Spicy Tuna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice casual read.

[Yama Chen · Rating 1 out of 5]

Too shallow.

[Marinda · Rating 2 out of 5]

Very shallow treatment of the topic.

[Azzahra Maulia · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is good. It's like you get 100 useful practical tips on how to think effectively & efficiently. But that's it. In terms of language I don't really like it, it's somewhat patronizing IMO.

[Anna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good overview on the style of thinking. A good short and bite-size concept addressed in each chapter with simple examples. Well crafted book with cross reference between various rules throughout the book.

[Wan Farisan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good book on how to think better

[Helfren · Rating 3 out of 5]

Amazing book. Very calculative and informative. Breaking down the mind into easier part and easy to read.

[Upen · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good read that has a straight forward structure and a brief outline on thinking strategies. Not the best or worst book on thinking but not deep enough to make you think and not light enough to breeze through.

[Sufia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really good book. Easy to read, straight forward and easy to understand and digest.

[Vicky Davies · Rating 5 out of 5]

One to dip in and out of forever

[Charles Aldridge · Rating 5 out of 5]

Templar's writing style is very easy and enjoyable to read, this book provides a wealth of useful information.