Clear Thinking by Shane Parrish.

Clear Thinking

By Shane Parrish

Turn ordinary moments into extraordinary results.

From the mind behind the world’s #1 decision-making blog Farnam Street comes a powerhouse playbook for mastering life’s toughest choices—used by CEOs, top athletes, and elite performers worldwide.

Clear Thinking isn’t another productivity hack. It’s the operating system for your mind.

In this instant New York Times bestseller, Shane Parrish distills decades of wisdom from psychology, business, and history into a simple framework:

- Position yourself for success before the moment arrives

- Defend against your default instincts (ego, inertia, emotion)

- Apply the 4 key defaults that separate good decisions from great ones

- Build automatic strength so clarity wins under pressure

“The best way to get what you want is to deserve what you want.”

Backed by real-world stories—from Warren Buffett’s discipline to a Navy SEAL’s split-second call—this book gives you the mental models to:

- Cut through noise

- Avoid costly mistakes

- Act with precision when it matters most

No fluff. No theory. Just tools that work.

Ideal for leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone ready to upgrade their mind’s default settings.

Stop reacting. Start directing.

Your clearer future begins with one clear thought.