Non-Obvious Thinking: How to See What Others Miss

by Rohit Bhargava, Ben duPont

Overview

INSPIRED BY THE #1 WSJ BESTSELLING NON-OBVIOUS SERIES!

"Breakthrough!" ―Tony Robbins, #1 NY Times Bestselling Author

"Must read!" ―Sal Khan, Founder & CEO of Khan Academy

“Eye-opening!” ―Dorie Clark, Bestselling author of the Long Game

“Delightful.” ―Adam Grant, #1 NY Times Bestselling author

Shift Your Perspective. Be More Non-Obvious.

In Non-Obvious Thinking, bestselling futurist Rohit Bhargava and pioneering venture capitalist, Ben duPont come together to offer a concise four step method to think bigger.

From the termite mounds of Zimbabwe to an undiscovered Australian island that seemingly disappeared overnight, this book blends fascinating stories with highly actionable daily lessons. This is not an intimidating theory-filled business book. It’s a digestible roadmap to being more observant and unlocking the potential of your best ideas.

Learn how to:

• Create space for new ideas and thinking.
• Uncover insights by training your powers of observation.
• Hone your focus to isolate the details that matter most.
• Define a twist to make your thinking original and unique.

These are the four components of the SIFT framework– a groundbreaking method designed to unlock your creative potential in four simple steps. Whether you're dreaming of entrepreneurial success, seeking creative inspiration, or simply aiming to break free from conventional thought, Non-Obvious Thinking will help you learn to see what others miss.

The world needs more non-obvious thinkers. This book is your guide to becoming one yourself.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781646871612
Publisher:	Ideapress Publishing
Publication date:	10/01/2024
Pages:	208
Product dimensions:	5.25(w) x 7.50(h) x 0.00(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

ROHIT BHARGAVA is on a mission to help the world be more open-minded by teaching others how to be non-obvious thinkers. He is the founder of the Non-Obvious Company and previously spent 15 years leading brand strategy for large global brands while at Leo Burnett and Ogilvy. Rohit is the #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of ten books, a monthly contributor to Inc magazine and is a popular Adjunct Professor of storytelling, persuasion and marketing at Georgetown University.

BEN DUPONT is co-Founder and Partner at Chartline Capital Partners venture capital fund that invests in B2B software companies. He co-founded yet2, an Open Innovation company in1999. Previously Ben worked at the E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (DuPont) in multiple businesses including medical products, fibers, specialty chemicals, and engineering. Ben is on the board of Longwood Gardens, Zip Code Wilmington, and the Tower Hill School. He has a BSME Tufts Universityand lives in Rockland Delaware with his wife and two kids.

Editorial Reviews

A delightful guide to questioning old assumptions and seeing new possibilities.”―Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author ofTHINK AGAIN andHIDDEN POTENTIAL

"The non-obvious way fuels breakthrough thinking!" ―Tony Robbins, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author

"Any big leaps or innovations in society come from non-obvious thinking. This is a must-read for anyone looking to make these types of leaps for themselves or society." ―Sal Khan, Founder & CEO of Khan Academy

“In an age of echo chambers and confirmation bias, this book will open your eyes, uncork your brain, and inspire you to think bigger.” ―Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of DRIVE, A WHOLE NEW MIND, and THE POWER OF REGRET

"I have attended several of Ben duPont's Non-Obvious dinners. I have experienced the enjoyment of bringing some naturally curious individuals together for conversation to explore non-obvious ways of thinking about the world ahead. Discovery the possibilities of Non-Obvious Thinking." ―John Sculley, Entrepreneur and former CEO of Apple

"Don't settle for being Captain Obvious! If you have ever wondered how to see, create, and think better and differently, Non-Obvious Thinking is the motivation and handbook you've been looking for. And it's as fun to read as it is actionable!" ―Dolly Chugh, NYU Stern Professor & Bestselling Author

“Rohit and Ben deliver an engaging set of stories relevant to anyone trying to challenge the obvious. It’s instructive and amazingly thought provoking.” ―Chris Gheysens, Chairman & CEO of Wawa, Inc.

"A fascinating, eye-opening read to help you take a longer view of the world. Through riveting stories and quick takeaways, Rohit and Ben brilliantly show us how to open our thinking and truly embrace the non-obvious.” ―Dorie Clark, Bestselling author of The Long Game

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