The Art of Smarter Problem Solving

by Julien Dimastromatteo

Overview

�� Thinking Hacks: The Art of Smarter Problem Solving

Stop getting stuck. Start solving smarter.

Why do some people tackle complex problems effortlessly, while others get overwhelmed?

It's not about intelligence—it's about how you think.

In The Art of Smarter Problem Solving, you'll unlock practical thinking hacks used by top performers, entrepreneurs, and scientists to break mental barriers and simplify challenges. This short, powerful guide is packed with actionable strategies you can apply immediately.

What You'll Learn:

- Avoid Common Thinking Traps: Recognize confirmation bias, sunk cost fallacy, and binary thinking before they derail your decisions.
- Use Mental Models for Clarity: Apply tools like First Principles, Inversion, and Occam's Razor to approach problems from fresh angles.
- Zoom In & Zoom Out: Learn when to focus on details and when to step back and see the big picture.
- Borrow Ideas Across Fields: Unlock creative breakthroughs by applying cross-disciplinary thinking.
- Test Fast, Learn Fast: Use Action Loops to move quickly from analysis to action, without overthinking.
Perfect for: Entrepreneurs, leaders, creatives, and anyone who wants to sharpen their problem-solving skills without wading through dense theory.

Read it today. Apply it tomorrow. Solve smarter for life.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940184472874
Publisher:	Julien Dimastromatteo
Publication date:	06/29/2025
Series:	Thinking Hacks , #1
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	190 KB

About the Author

Julien Dimastromatteo, PhD, is a scientist, entrepreneur, and systems thinker dedicated to helping people solve problems with clarity, creativity, and confidence.

With a background in biomedical engineering, pharmacology, and innovation strategy, Julien has spent the past 15 years observing how humans think, decide, and act—both under pressure and in everyday life. His work spans scientific research, critical thinking education, startup development, and product innovation.

As the author of the Thinking Hacks series, Julien distills complex ideas from psychology, decision science, and systems theory into short, actionable guides designed for real-world application. His mission is simple: make smart thinking practical and accessible for anyone—from entrepreneurs and leaders to creatives, educators, and lifelong learners.

In addition to writing, Julien serves as Chief Research Officer at a biotech startup, co-manages a regenerative flower farm in Virginia. He believes that the way we think is one of the most powerful tools we have—and that anyone can learn to think better with the right mental models and habits.

When he’s not building companies or writing about mental clarity, you can find him hiking in the Blue Ridge Mountains, teaching his dog new tricks, or digging into a fresh book with a strong cup of coffee.