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Think Like a Freak
Secrets of the Rogue Economist
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Reveals secrets how to challenge conventional wisdom, unravel life's secret codes and think differently - that is, think like a Freak.
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In this Freak 'how-to' guide, the mavericks behind the Freakonomics phenomenon teach you their secrets—how to challenge conventional wisdom, unravel life's secret codes and think differently—that is, think like a Freak. Levitt and Dubner see the world like no-one else. Now you can too.
'My gut reaction to this life-changing book is "Where have you been all my life?" You will turn pages with delight' — Jeffery Taylor, Sunday Express
'Captivating, intellectually robust, funny, surprising and wise. What else can one ask?' — Daniel Finkelstein, The Times
'Illuminating, good fun, endearing, genial ... I was delighted' — Philip Roscoe, The Times Higher Education
'It's about how to look at the world, and see the ugly truth ... excellent stuff' — William Leith, Spectator
'A phenomenon ... their approach has won them a cult following' — Observer
The Freakonomics books have come to stand for challenging conventional wisdom; using data rather than emotion to answer questions. Now Levitt and Dubner have turned what they've learned into a readable and practical toolkit for thinking smarter, harder, and different—thinking, that is, like a Freak. Think Like a Freak offers rules like 'Put Your Moral Compass in Your Pocket,' 'The Upside of Quitting,' 'Just Because You're Great at Something Doesn't Mean You're Good at Everything,' and 'If You Have No Talent, Follow Levitt's Path to Success.'
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Think Like a Freak by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner shifts its focus from understanding magic tricks to cultivating a mindset that embraces childlike curiosity. The book encourages readers to liberate themselves from expectations and be open to simple explanations, all while allowing their attention to explore freely. It presents a captivating perspective on approaching life's challenges with a fresh and inquisitive attitude, praised for its engaging and insightful outlook.
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ISBN: 9780141980119
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 18 June 2015
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 17.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 226g
Pages: 304
About the Author
Steven D. Levitt, a professor of economics at the University of Chicago, was awarded the John Bates Clark medal, given to the most influential American economist under the age of forty. He is also a founder of The Greatest Good, which applies Freakonomics-style thinking to business and philanthropy. Stephen J. Dubner is an award-winning author, journalist, and radio and TV personality. He quit his first career-as an almost-rock-star-to become a writer. He has worked for The New York Times and published three non-Freakonomics books. He lives with his family in New York City. %%%Steven D. Levitt, a professor of economics at the University of Chicago, was awarded the John Bates Clark medal, given to the most influential American economist under the age of forty. He is also a founder of The Greatest Good, which applies Freakonomics-style thinking to business and philanthropy. Stephen J. Dubner is an award-winning author, journalist, and radio and TV personality. He quit his first career-as an almost-rock-star-to become a writer. He has worked for The New York Times and published three non-Freakonomics books. He lives with his family in New York City.
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