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Mathematical Thinking - For People Who Hate Math: Level Up Your Analytical and Creative Thinking Skills. Excel at Problem-Solving and Decision-Making.

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Struggling with math? Are numbers your #1 enemy?
Learn the EXACT thinking tools the top mathematicians use to utilize their math skills in real life and radically change how you shop, save, and think!

Achieve your full potential with unlocking your mathematical mind – even if you think you don’t have one.
Math is taught in a dull, authoritarian, and limited way. You either know how to do the Pythagorean theorem or you don’t. But there is SO MUCH more to math than mere calculus and geometry. It pervades almost every life aspect – from how your insurance premium is calculated to the deal you should choose on Black Friday.

Don’t let numbers get in your way to succeed in life. You CAN do math – without the formulas.
Learn to assess information in a logical manner, understand the real connection between risk and probability, make calculated decisions – no hardcore math involved. Mathematical Thinking – For People Who Hate Math provides a new way of looking at the world.

Unlock life-changing ideas and use them to make better and more informed decisions. Express yourself in a precise and concise manner using the language of math.Learn how turning your focus off can help solve challenging problems.How to turn risk and probability to your advantage... mathematically.Manage test anxiety like a pro.A math manual you'll actually love to read, with research-backed examples for faster learning and greater everyday impact.
Albert Rutherford is an internationally bestselling author whose writing derives from various sources, such as research, coaching, academic and real-life experience.

Thinking mathematically is not the same as doing math. Discover the underlying, everyday utility of math they don’t teach you in school.

155 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 14, 2021

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45 reviews7 followers
March 21, 2022
The major redeeming quality of this book is that it is not offensive. There is nothing particularly new or terribly enlightening in this book, but the author manages to systematically set primary methods of thinking in one place, even if somewhat shallow. The mathematical aspect is just a shtick, there is nothing particularly mathematical about things described, but I assume this is what the author thinks sells the books, so it is a fair game. I actually bought the book because I was looking at some light reading and a couple of hours I needed to go through the content wasn't unenjoyable - mainly because of the author's personality. This is the main reason for the four stars, instead of a far lower rating if we'd be talking only about the topics covered. Moreover, I liked the author's (literary) voice so much, I just bought another book of his (on the game theory), so I am in for another unassuming, uncomplicated convo with a book when my mind is already fried from the daily stress.

I can't recommend it as a source of knowledge, but I consider it a great alternative to mindless entertainment read -- at least you'll remember old maxims that have been absorbed in our heads long time ago and we run them on autopilot with no checks and balances.
Profile Image for Hafiz Hussain.
89 reviews10 followers
June 24, 2022
I am not sure if it is a good book or not, but I can say I have different expectations from the title.
8 reviews
January 30, 2022
Worth the Money but a Bit Lacking

I'd give this book a recommendation to someone who needs a quick math book that's not too deep in the mathematical trenches so to speak, but honestly I was hoping for a bit more.

The chapter on linear thinking and non-linear thinking was the highlight for me. It was really interesting and I think I'll be exploring it further.

I wish that when math was used in the book it was a bit more clear what was going on. Overall though I think it's well worth the investment because it's short even though some parts pack a punch more than others.
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33 reviews
October 27, 2023
Good concept but not as lucid as other books from author

I liked the classification of different types or categories of mathematical thinking. They were good. The listing of errors in arguments was interesting. More examples from real life scenario might have made better impact (errors)
Profile Image for Lauren.
88 reviews
March 10, 2024
This book does have important building blocks to get anyone started on the right path to being successful within mathematics. I would definitely recommend this book.

This book could have easily been thicker with more information, that would have been a plus, but for simplicity sake, it makes sense.

Excuse the minor grammar mistakes. This book definitely is worth reading and using as reference.
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1,489 reviews53 followers
August 1, 2024
It says 'thinking' not a book on problem solving x + y = z and i think it indeed delivered on educating on that. That said i can't say i felt the education was avant-garde but i certainly believe i have added some knowledge.
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4 reviews4 followers
March 9, 2022
As far as self-help books go, you could definitely do worse. While I think the content is fairly interesting, I find it hard to find anything that sticks out in my mind after reading it.
141 reviews
May 19, 2023
Good thoughts to pair with what I read in Grit, and what I'm currently reading, Deep Work.
2 reviews
June 29, 2025
Average read

Nothing in there which will make people loving Math.
Gives a self help feel to it. Was expecting a bit more technical,
Profile Image for Bassam Khan.
17 reviews
October 15, 2025
I was expecting some unique or interesting advice specifically for Mathematics but it's a more general sort of book.
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809 reviews107 followers
December 11, 2025
Короткая и дельная книжка про эффективное мышление - для начинающих
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16 reviews
October 6, 2025
Would have been better to read this at 13 years old.
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