Ebury Press Flip Thinking The Life-Changing Art of Turning Problems into Opportunities.

by Berthold Gunster, Kelly Atkinson (Translator)

'Transformative... Flip Thinking beautifully illustrates how a person who can turn a negative into a positive can never be defeated' - Greg McKeown, podcaster and bestselling author of Essentialism and EffortlessImagine you've got a great idea, and all you hear are the yes-buts. "Yes, but that's been tried before, and it didn't work." "Yes, but shouldn't we just let it sit for a while?" "Yes, but what if it doesn't work..."Stop saying "yes, but..." to life, and to start saying "yes, and..."This international bestseller introduces the power of flip thinking to transform stuck-in-the-mud, pessimistic 'yes, but' thinking into an inventive, curious 'yes, and' mindset.Berthold Gunster presents his fifteen flip thinking strategies that will transform your thinking away from limitations and threats and towards possibilities and opportunities. From disrupting (turn all the rules upside down), to flaunting (play up what you want to hide), and importing (get the enemy on board) to amplifying (focus on what works, and do more of that) Gunster's strategies and stories will have you approaching even the most challenging problems, at work, home and at play, in a whole new way.

Genres: Nonfiction, Business, Self Help, Audiobook, Leadership, Personal Development

320 pages, Paperback

First published April 21, 2015

About the author

Berthold Gunster is de grondlegger van het Omdenken. Hij volgde het Gymnasium in Apeldoorn en de Akademie voor Expressie Utrecht. Daarna werkte hij als regisseur en schrijver bij diverse theatergezelschappen. Naast projecten in Nederland creëerde hij Not Your Mama`s Bustour met daklozen in Chicago en Why Is Stas Addicted in de Oekraine.

Reviews

[Raluca Oana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Am început anul cu o non-ficțiune care mi-a mers direct la suflet ❤️

Știm cu toții că problemele sunt inevitabile și că mereu o să apară în viața noastră. Contează mult modul în care noi de abordăm.

Iar această carte scoate în evidență modalitățile sau strategiile prin care noi putem regândi o problemă. Mai exact, strategiile prin care putem transforma problemele în oportunități.

Ce mi-a plăcut cel mai mult la această carte este că a venit cu exemple peste care majoritatea dăm în viața de zi cu zi și modurile prin care putem aborda situațiile respective (problemele).

Sunt genul de persoană care, atunci când dă de o problemă are tendința să exagereze și să se streseze, ceea ce nu e prea sănătos. Și cred că nu sunt singura care procedează așa.

Prin cartea aceasta am descoperit cum să abordez lucrurile atunci când întâmpin probleme. Și sper din suflet să am puterea să pun în practică strategiile citite.

Dacă și tu gestionezi greu problemele, atunci merită să citești această carte ❤️

5/5 ⭐️

[Colleen T · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC of this book.

"Flip Thinking: The Life-Changing Art of Turning Problems into Opportunities" describes the ways in which we can be stuck in our everyday routines and suggests ways in which we can turn our "yes, but" into "yes, and". Berthold Gunster outlines 15 ways to alter their thinking to make the best of things, perhaps making lemons out of lemonade, instead of being "stuck in the mud".

I thought this was an interesting book and possessed some great reminders for me to reevaluate the ways in which I think about things in my life. I tend to be someone who follows the rules, can be rigid in the ways that I think about things, and can definitely admit that I can be a control freak. I have two little kids, and of course, nothing goes according to plan when it concerns them. Life would be a whole lot easier if I didn't get as aggravated having an idea of how things should be, and then being disappointed if it doesn't go according to plan. I plan to take the concepts outlined in the book and try to apply them to my everyday life.

Nothing in this book is necessarily revolutionary or novel by any means. These are all things that we have learned or heard at some point in our lives but maybe haven't used. Again, this book isn't moving mountains, but instead guiding its reader in the right direction to ease and potentially great opportunities.

[Vincent · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really enjoyed parts of this book and then other parts, not so much. I think the part 1 of the book is great. It presents some ideas in some really key ways which I found original and well-explained. Perhaps even more helpful, Part 1 gives some helpful steps to think about 'problems' and how to break them down.

As we get to part 2, the book moves towards the 12 strategies of 'flip-thinking'. Some of these were helpful, although I found this section repetitive and some of the different strategies seemed overly similar. I was particularly disappointed in this section as it went down the well-trodden path of finding random anecdotes and stories (and many of them rinsed and repeated in similar books) to back up whatever strategy the author wanted to put forward. I would have actually been fine with the author just presenting the strategies. Instead by putting it as 'the strategy' that company X used to get out of Y problem, it just seemed to cheapen the ideas presented.

Overall, I'd encourage reading for Part 1 alone. Part 2 can be skimmed and the back of the book (Part 3 - 'in short') provides a helpful summary of the ideas in Part 2.

[simona.citeste · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 - utilă, accesibilă

[Helena Nogueira]

Sair fora da caixa e ver nos desafios uma oportunidade e não um problema!

[Kevin Dufresne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hi,

I hope all is progressing well.

Flip Thinking: The Life-Changing Art of Turning Problems into Opportunities by Berthold Gunster is like a self-help book functioning as an efficacious diagram of stratagems. When perusing an Internom pop-up shop, I decide to buy then read the text due to a branching curiosity of the title: what is flip-thinking? The text is full of mainly qualitative data aggregating practically guiding (with immediately applicable methodologies) toward mindfully achieving a/ desirous outcome(s). I find the text offers valuable contributions that may bolster aspects of one's life (inclusive of what may be in connection with one's life). I find the font of the text easy to read. The text offers many references. Even so, I think the following texts may prove to be good supplemental texts to read to further deliberate concepts within Flip Thinking: The Life-Changing Art of Turning Problems into Opportunities by Berthold Gunster: The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle, The MindBody Code: How to Change the Beliefs That Limit Your Health, Longevity, and Success by Dr. Mario Martinez, It Didn't Start with You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle by Mark Wolynn, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen R. Covey, The Love Prescription: Seven Days to More Intimacy, Connection, and Joy by Dr. John Gottman, PhD, and Dr. Julie Schwartz Gottman, PhD, Positive Discipline: The Classic Guide to Helping Children Develop Self-Discipline, Responsibility, Cooperation, and Problem-Solving Skills by Dr. Jane Nelsen, Ed.D., Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell, Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ by Daniel Goleman, The Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control Over Their Lives by Dr. William Stixrud, PhD, and Ned Johnson, Mastery by Robert Greene, Not In Your Genes: The real reasons children are like their parents by Oliver James, Sam Walton: Made in America by Sam Walton, How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie, Working with Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman, and Sparks of Genius: The 13 Thinking Tools of the World's Most Creative People by Robert and Michèle Root-Bernstein.

Onward and Upward,
Kevin Dufresne
www.Piatures.com
IG: @Dufreshest

[Swapna Peri ( Book Reviews Cafe ) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Flip thinking is a mindset that encourages us to view problems as opportunities for growth, learning, or experimentation. This approach is based on the idea that we can reframe problems as opportunities and find creative solutions by looking at them from a different perspective. Ebury Edge's book, "Flip Thinking: The Life-Changing Art of Turning Problems into Opportunities," is divided into three sections. The first part, "The Luggage," discusses virtues like acceptance and observation, while the second part, "Flipping the Problem," focuses on looking at problems from a different perspective and considering fresh ideas. The third step, "Transforming the Problem," involves exploring innovative solutions and creative ideas. By adopting this approach, we can generate new and practical solutions that may not have been evident earlier. Establishing a flip thinking mindset requires practice but with commitment and time, it can become a natural part of our problem-solving approach.

[Shree · Rating 4 out of 5]

That feeling when you touch and read a book, the freedom to use highlighters, mark your thoughts, and engage with each page gives a sense of true connection. As I flip through the pages of Flip thinking, there's a renewed sense of blossoming within. What a thoughtful gesture from a beautiful soul, I truly admire the intention behind this gift.

Each book is unique in its own way, and the best part of this one is the concept of compartmentalisation. The first part, The Luggage, offers clarity on essential facts. The second part, The Journey, outlines 15 strategies of flip thinking. Finally, the book concludes with a strategically aligned summary of all 15 strategies, enhancing understanding and practical application.

Overall, I would rate this book 4 out of 5.

[Manouane Beauchamp · Rating 5 out of 5]

L'approche de l'auteur consiste à avancer que dans toute situation, même celles peu avantageuses voire les défaites, il est possible d'adopter une stratégie pour tirer avantage de la situation afin de parvenir à tirer avantage du contexte.

Au total, ce sont 15 stratégies qui sont présentées, regroupées en quatre grandes approches (aimer, travailler, lutter, jouer). Pour chaque stratégie, des exemples sont présentés, alternant entre des exemples de stratégie développée par des individus et des entreprises.

Ce livre est un très bon outil pour les consultants, les gestionnaires, mais aussi les entrepreneurs.

[Farid · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked the idea of Flip Thinking and the use of improvisation. But please, please, please do not repeat everything hundreds of times. We, readers, are not fools. Repetitions would really be exhausting and could kill the excitement of the idea. This is the main problem in most self-help books. Writers think they are dealing with some idiots and should write anything more than ten times. For God's sake...

[Raymond Goss · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think I've heard the themes and some of the examples before. The author is inspired by Improv techniques. I have a friend who also writes on the subject, but is different enough to still make some of the strategies useful. There are sections of this book that were genuinely really good, but a few that I wanted to just skim through.

I think this is a good book to read to become aware of how one can leverage limitations and weaknesses in new ways.

[Iulia Dorobantu · Rating 2 out of 5]

I liked very much the idea behind the book - which focuses a lot on improvisation and seeing things from a different perspective. But, I found it quite repetitive and it was exhausting to read the same ideas on repeat, together with many stolen, inspired thoughts - it quite killed the excitement of the ideas and of the book itself.

[Oana Lambrache · Rating 5 out of 5]

V-ați gândit vreodată cum ar fi dacă ne-am reorganiza modul în care gândim sau cel în care privim o problemă astfel încât ea să se transforme într-o oportunitate și nu într-o dificultate?

Ei bine, cartea "Flip Thinking" exact asta ne propune - regândire în toate aspectele vieții noastre pentru a obține cele mai bune rezultate cu ajutorul a 15 strategii de regândire printre care veți descoperi: acceptarea,, respectul, reorientarea, eliminarea sau colaborarea fiecare dintre ele fiind aplicabilă în anumite situații și având anumite efecte.

Mi-a plăcut mult această carte și mi-a oferit suficiente idei despre cum îmi pot reevalua felul în care mă raportez la diverse obstacole, dar și cum le pot regândi pentru a obține alte rezultate decât cele la care mă aștept. Un lucru la care pot lucra cu ajutorul cărții este stilul meu rigid uneori de a face anumite lucruri, de a privi lucrurile doar în alb și negru, de lipsa de adaptare la schimbări bruște sau neașteptate. Ce aș putea face diferit ar fi să iau schimbările respective ca atare, să le minimalizez efectul și să nu le mai ofer atât de multă putere și influență asupra mea și a stării mele de spirit.

[Prasad Rapaka · Rating 5 out of 5]

A book of practical wisdom gained through the author's experience. After reading, I am sure that reader's perspective will totally change about problem solving. In principle, it's simple: you can solve a problem, let it go or flip-think it !

[Paul · Rating 4 out of 5]

Given the info here and the author's rep, this will sell well. This has some excellent approaches that will be very effective for readers. Recommended.

Thanks very much for the free copy for review!!

[Quan Bao Truong · Rating 4 out of 5]

very good book about how to think and handle problems in our life. The book is written in a unique way that resembles How to win friends and influence people, How to stop worrying and start living and concepts in behavioural economics

[Umadharshine Sandaran · Rating 3 out of 5]

Finished it in one day, not because it was interesting but felt like I was stuck with a boomer uncle. Haha.

Anyway, the book teaches you to view your problems as an opportunity of growth. That’s all. But some of their methods and ideas were helpful.

[Ruya Zcn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reading personal development books is easy, but applying them is never as simple. However, this book offers very easy-to-apply strategies from the very beginning, and the examples it provides are fun. I absolutely loved the summary section at the end of the book and the detailed book list.

[Jishad MT · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's a good book with some useful insights. It doesn't give you any routine or workbook to follow unlike other popular self-help books. And that's the whole point. It's your thought process and approach to matters that the book will help with.

[Leanne · Rating 2 out of 5]

Quite a bit of what other books have already said and when the Author made reference to Byron Katie s The Work it put me right off.

Sorry not one I’d recommend .

[Jodi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great ideas to think about. It's already helping me!

[Eemeli Lempinen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ihan ok, välillä vähän tylsä

[Erwin Wiersma · Rating 4 out of 5]

The main concept of this book is turning problems into opportunities which can be done with 15 different strategies. Those strategies are defined in 4 different categories (love, work, battle and play).

I didn’t find those strategies to be very unfamiliar or new. Every strategy came with some practical examples which were enjoyable to read, but sometimes a little obsolete. In the last chapter, an example was used of a student who “flip thought” her problem of having a long commute by being forced to study on the train. This made her able to complete all her assignments.

This book can help you to rethink some situations and problems. Sometimes it can be a bit vague on HOW and WHEN to use which strategy. First, the book tells you how you must let go and accept, and later tells you to persevere.

Anyway, despite the lack of new insights and the dissonance in statements it’s enjoyable and easy to read. Therefore 4 stars.

[Anaïs Librolivress · Rating 4 out of 5]

¡Me encantó este libro! Más que un libro de desarrollo personal, es un elogio a la liberta y a la creatividad. Ya que saber reaccionar delante de los problemas que afrontas en el día a día o en momentos importantes de tu recorrido, es una liberación. Es salir de las ideas preconcebidas, porque "el problema no está tanto en la realidad como en nuestras cabezas y en nuestra preconcepción de cómo debería ser el mundo, lo que contribuye al problema y lo perpetúa."(p.25) Por lo tanto, ese libro no te dará unos pasos a seguir como si fuera "EL MÉTODO MÁGICO" (como otros libros sobre el tema), sino que te presentará varias maneras de dar la vuelta a las vicisitudes y a veces celebrarlas. Las 15 estrategias se ilustran gracias a experiencias vividas por el autor, por personajes famosos o testimonios que le han sido contados y todos con referencias exactas al final del libro. Además, es muy agradable de leer y muchas veces me reí de las anécdotas.

[Pauliina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jos tarvitset uusia näkökulmia ongelmiisi tai muihin mieltäsi vaivaaviin asioihin, lue tämä! Kirjan konkreettiset ja selkeät esimerkit auttoivat ymmärtämään käytännössä, miten ajattelua voi flipata, eli kääntää päälaelleen, ja siten muuttaa ongelmat mahdollisuuksiksi. Lopussa on vielä loistava tiivistelmä, sellainen, joka jokaisessa tietokirjassa saisi olla.

[Guy Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a great collection of well known thinking methods. It provided me with fresh examples of how to apply methods, which continue to inspire my openness to finding creative approaches to thought obstacles.

[Amy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Interesting but useless (for my purposes). Far too many tiny vignettes organized loosely around a singular idea. No depth or practical application.