Metacognition Books

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Thinking, Fast and Slow Thinking, Fast and Slow (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.17 — 603,695 ratings — published 2011
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Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.96 — 627,158 ratings — published 2005
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Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.15 — 23,223 ratings — published 2014
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Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.12 — 132,325 ratings — published 2008
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Pragmatic Thinking and Learning: Refactor Your Wetware Pragmatic Thinking and Learning: Refactor Your Wetware (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.12 — 4,382 ratings — published 2008
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Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.16 — 194,741 ratings — published 2016
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Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.11 — 90,232 ratings — published 1990
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A Mind for Numbers: How to Excel at Math and Science (Even If You Flunked Algebra) A Mind for Numbers: How to Excel at Math and Science (Even If You Flunked Algebra)
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avg rating 4.19 — 22,265 ratings — published 2014
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The Art of Thinking Clearly The Art of Thinking Clearly (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.85 — 42,170 ratings — published 2011
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How to Solve It: A New Aspect of Mathematical Method (Princeton Science Library) How to Solve It: A New Aspect of Mathematical Method (Princeton Science Library)
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avg rating 4.12 — 5,245 ratings — published 1944
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Rational Choice in an Uncertain World: The Psychology of Judgement and Decision Making Rational Choice in an Uncertain World: The Psychology of Judgement and Decision Making (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.96 — 237 ratings — published 1988
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Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.07 — 480,959 ratings — published 2012
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The Gifts of Imperfection The Gifts of Imperfection (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.24 — 227,075 ratings — published 2010
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The Art of Learning: A Journey in the Pursuit of Excellence The Art of Learning: A Journey in the Pursuit of Excellence (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.04 — 21,173 ratings — published 2007
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The Molecule of More: How a Single Chemical in Your Brain Drives Love, Sex, and Creativity—and Will Determine the Fate of the Human Race The Molecule of More: How a Single Chemical in Your Brain Drives Love, Sex, and Creativity—and Will Determine the Fate of the Human Race (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.12 — 20,116 ratings — published 2018
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How Minds Change: The Surprising Science of Belief, Opinion, and Persuasion How Minds Change: The Surprising Science of Belief, Opinion, and Persuasion (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.13 — 4,016 ratings — published 2022
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Kluge: The Haphazard Construction of the Human Mind Kluge: The Haphazard Construction of the Human Mind (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.83 — 2,123 ratings — published 2008
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Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.12 — 152,590 ratings — published 2021
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How to Think More Effectively: A guide to greater productivity, insight and creativity (Work series) How to Think More Effectively: A guide to greater productivity, insight and creativity (Work series)
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avg rating 4.09 — 1,231 ratings — published 2020
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How We Learn: Why Brains Learn Better Than Any Machine . . . for Now How We Learn: Why Brains Learn Better Than Any Machine . . . for Now (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.32 — 2,949 ratings — published 2018
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Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 4.31 — 1,367,956 ratings — published 2018
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The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe: How to Know What's Really Real in a World Increasingly Full of Fake The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe: How to Know What's Really Real in a World Increasingly Full of Fake (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 4.39 — 4,961 ratings — published 2018
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Ultralearning: The Essential Guide To Mastering Hard Skills And Future-Proofing Your Career Ultralearning: The Essential Guide To Mastering Hard Skills And Future-Proofing Your Career (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 3.95 — 15,908 ratings — published 2019
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Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.13 — 81,920 ratings — published 2019
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The Elephant in the Brain: Hidden Motives in Everyday Life The Elephant in the Brain: Hidden Motives in Everyday Life (ebook)
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avg rating 3.96 — 8,645 ratings — published 2017
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The Social Animal: The Hidden Sources of Love, Character, and Achievement The Social Animal: The Hidden Sources of Love, Character, and Achievement (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.86 — 24,333 ratings — published 2011
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Talent is Overrated: What Really Separates World-Class Performers from Everybody Else Talent is Overrated: What Really Separates World-Class Performers from Everybody Else (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.93 — 20,954 ratings — published 2008
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The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.86 — 1,452,467 ratings — published 2016
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How We Know What Isn't So: The Fallibility of Human Reason in Everyday Life How We Know What Isn't So: The Fallibility of Human Reason in Everyday Life (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.95 — 3,197 ratings — published 1991
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Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.21 — 181,048 ratings — published 1984
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.16 — 834,004 ratings — published 1989
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The Inner Game of Tennis: The Classic Guide to the Mental Side of Peak Performance The Inner Game of Tennis: The Classic Guide to the Mental Side of Peak Performance (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.18 — 30,113 ratings — published 1974
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Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise (ebook)
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avg rating 4.20 — 19,330 ratings — published 2016
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Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.03 — 55,441 ratings — published 2010
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Man's Search for Meaning Man's Search for Meaning (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.37 — 910,933 ratings — published 1946
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Outliers: The Story of Success Outliers: The Story of Success (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.19 — 879,939 ratings — published 2008
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Rationality: From AI to Zombies Rationality: From AI to Zombies (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 4.33 — 1,801 ratings — published 2015
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Subliminal: How Your Unconscious Mind Rules Your Behavior Subliminal: How Your Unconscious Mind Rules Your Behavior (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.05 — 14,317 ratings — published 2012
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Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.29 — 246,726 ratings — published 2012
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The Undoing Project: A Friendship That Changed Our Minds The Undoing Project: A Friendship That Changed Our Minds (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.99 — 64,790 ratings — published 2016
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The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for Life The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for Life (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.10 — 42,669 ratings — published 2003
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The 5 Elements of Effective Thinking The 5 Elements of Effective Thinking (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.00 — 8,078 ratings — published 2012
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The Paradox of Choice: Why More Is Less The Paradox of Choice: Why More Is Less (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.83 — 37,267 ratings — published 2004
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Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.88 — 94,955 ratings — published 2011
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The Invisible Gorilla: And Other Ways Our Intuitions Deceive Us The Invisible Gorilla: And Other Ways Our Intuitions Deceive Us (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.91 — 14,977 ratings — published 2010
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The Upside of Irrationality: The Unexpected Benefits of Defying Logic at Work and at Home The Upside of Irrationality: The Unexpected Benefits of Defying Logic at Work and at Home (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.03 — 35,985 ratings — published 2010
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Your Brain at Work: Strategies for Overcoming Distraction, Regaining Focus, and Working Smarter All Day Long Your Brain at Work: Strategies for Overcoming Distraction, Regaining Focus, and Working Smarter All Day Long (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.08 — 11,885 ratings — published 2009
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Mindset: The New Psychology of Success Mindset: The New Psychology of Success (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.09 — 179,626 ratings — published 2006
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“The less a person knows, the more they trust their instinct, not realizing their instinct was trained by what they never questioned.”
pierre lagrenat

Ujjwal Ganesh
“Metacognition is the ability to, at any moment, step off the stage and sit down in the director's chair.”
Ujjwal Ganesh, The Observation Effect: See What 99% of People Miss and Reshape Your Reality

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