☰

Mastermind: How to Think Like Sherlock Holmes

Sold Out / Out of Stock

Mastermind: How to Think Like Sherlock Holmes

No fictional character is more renowned for his powers of thought and observation than Sherlock Holmes. But is his extraordinary intellect merely a gift of fiction, or can we learn to cultivate these abilities ourselves, to improve our lives at work and at home?

We can, says psychologist and journalist Maria Konnikova, and in Mastermind she shows us how. Beginning with the "brain attic"--Holmes's metaphor for how we store information and organize knowledge--Konnikova unpacks the mental strategies that lead to clearer thinking and deeper insights. Drawing on twenty-first-century neuroscience and psychology, Mastermind explores Holmes's unique methods of ever-present mindfulness, astute observation, and logical deduction.Â

In doing so, it shows how each of us, with some self-awareness and a little practice, can employ these same methods to sharpen our perceptions, solve difficult problems, and enhance our creative powers. For Holmes aficionados and casual readers alike, Konnikova reveals how the world's most keen-eyed detective can serve as an unparalleled guide to upgrading the mind.
Country USA
Brand Viking Drill & Tool
Manufacturer Viking
Binding Hardcover
ReleaseDate 2013-01-03
EANs 9780670026579

Customers who purchased this also purchased....

Agorables - Never Trust The Living Zombie - Sticker/Decal

Agorables - Never Trust The Living Zombie - Sticker/Decal

Nobody's Home: Candid Reflections of a Nursing Home Aide (The Culture and Politics of Health Care Work)

Nobody's Home: Candid Reflections of a Nursing Home Aide (The Culture and Politics of Health Care Work)

Ephesians

High Seat Beach Folding Chair Lightweight Alumium Frame Recline with Cup Holder and Storage Pouch for Outdoor Camping Hiking

High Seat Beach Folding Chair Lightweight Alumium Frame Recline with Cup Holder and Storage Pouch for Outdoor Camping Hiking

Acts: An Expositional Commentary

Acts: An Expositional Commentary

Leaders and Their Followers in a Dangerous World: The Psychology of Political Behavior (Psychoanalysis and Social Theory)

Leaders and Their Followers in a Dangerous World: The Psychology of Political Behavior (Psychoanalysis and Social Theory)

Story of a Friendship: The Letters of Dmitry Shostakovich to Isaak Glikman, 1941–1975

Story of a Friendship: The Letters of Dmitry Shostakovich to Isaak Glikman, 1941–1975

Everyday Strength: A Cancer Patient's Guide to Spiritual Survival – Prayers and Meditations for Hope, Peace, and Inspiration

Everyday Strength: A Cancer Patient's Guide to Spiritual Survival – Prayers and Meditations for Hope, Peace, and Inspiration