Cum să gândești ca Sherlock Holmes

Daniel Smith shows how to think with Sherlock Holmes’s methods. He looks at how to notice things and draw conclusions. This hands-on self-help guide aims to help readers think more clearly. It also aims to help them solve problems. Case studies show how to use the ideas. Quotes, tests and games help readers try them out.

Smith covers NLP and memory mapping. He looks at body language and ways to read fast. He also looks at how people take in and use facts. Tasks aim to build logic, memory and focus. They also aim to help readers stay alert. The book looks at gut feelings and ways to spot lies. Holmes serves as a model for these skills. The book does not give readers a made-up case to solve.

Smith writes nonfiction, edits texts and does research. He has written more than 30 books. His books have appeared in 25 languages. He also writes scripts for Noiser. This firm makes history podcasts that have won awards. He has worked on The Statesman’s Yearbook for over 20 years. This guide comes out each year. It covers countries across the world and spans over 150 years.

The book forms part of his Cum să gândești ca... series. The series also looks at Steve Jobs and Nelson Mandela. Other subjects are Winston Churchill and Leonardo da Vinci. It also covers Bill Gates, Stephen Hawking and Sigmund Freud.

Ana-Maria Datcu translated this edition from English.