Non-Obvious Thinking by Rohit Bhargava & Ben duPont Summary
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Discover the art of seeing what others miss in "Non-Obvious Thinking," where Rohit Bhargava reveals how decluttering your mind - like Marie Kondo for your brain - can spark innovation at disciplinary intersections. What breakthrough awaits when you finally escape conventional thinking patterns?
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Why Some People See What Everyone Else Misses
A lanky engineering student with mismatched shoes stood at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, preparing to attempt the high jump. What Dick Fosbury did next shocked the world-he turned his back to the bar and flopped over it backwards, landing safely on the foam mat below. He won gold, and nearly every Olympic high jumper since has used his technique. But here's the thing: Fosbury wasn't a genius. He simply noticed what others didn't-new foam landing mats made it safe to land on your back, opening up entirely new possibilities. This is the essence of non-obvious thinking: seeing beyond conventional wisdom to spot opportunities hiding in plain sight.
Creating Mental Space Before You Can Think Differently
Uncovering Hidden Truths Through Better Observation
Focusing Your Attention: Separating Signal From Noise
Adding Constraints to Spark Creativity
Taking Ideas in Unexpected Directions
The Courage to See What Others Cannot
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
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