Think Like A Rocket Scientist: Simple Strategies For Giant Leaps In Work And Life

Ozan Varol

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Named a "must read" by Susan Cain, "endlessly fascinating" by Daniel Pink, and "bursting with practical insights" by Adam Grant.

In this accessible and practical book, Ozan Varol reveals nine simple strategies from rocket science that you can use to make your own giant leaps in work and life -- whether it's landing your dream job, accelerating your business, learning a new skill, or creating the next breakthrough product. Today, thinking like a rocket scientist is a necessity. We all encounter complex and unfamiliar problems in our lives. Those who can tackle these problems -- without clear guidelines and with the clock ticking -- enjoy an extraordinary advantage.

Think Like a Rocket Scientist will inspire you to take your own moonshot and enable you to achieve lift-off.

What will you learn from this book

  1. Embrace Uncertainty: Encouragement to embrace uncertainty and take calculated risks, similar to how rocket scientists deal with uncertainty in space exploration.

  2. Question Assumptions: Challenge assumptions and conventional thinking, fostering a mindset of curiosity and open-mindedness to drive innovation.

  3. Simplify Complexity: Strategies for simplifying complex problems by breaking them down into manageable components, making problem-solving more effective.

  4. Failure as Learning: Embrace failure as a crucial part of the learning process, encouraging experimentation and seeing failure as an opportunity for growth.

  5. Iterative Thinking: Emphasizes the power of iteration and continuous improvement, advocating for a willingness to iterate and refine ideas over time.

  6. Holistic Problem-Solving: Adopt a systems thinking approach, considering the interconnectedness of various factors when tackling problems or making decisions.

  7. Embrace Constraints: Use constraints as opportunities for creativity and innovation, finding novel solutions within limitations.

  8. Mission-Centered Mindset: Focus on setting clear objectives or goals (like a mission) to guide decision-making and actions, ensuring alignment with desired outcomes.

  9. Communication and Collaboration: Highlight the importance of effective communication and collaboration in achieving ambitious goals, emphasizing teamwork and diverse perspectives.

  10. Moonshot Thinking: Encouragement to think big and set audacious goals (like moonshots) that push boundaries and inspire innovative solutions.

Language English
ISBN-10 9780753553589
ISBN-13 9780753553589
No of pages 368
Font Size Medium
Book Publisher WH Allen
Published Date 01 Aug 2020

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Author : Ozan Varol

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