Albert Rutherford

Master strategic thinking and gain a competitive advantage. Have you ever wondered how to make better decisions and solve problems with more ease? Learn Game Theory shares the well-hidden secrets of great decision-makers. Use logic and reason to manage uncertainty. Life is full of uncertainty...

Is it possible to think clearly in a world built to trick you? Yes, it is. Learn how to catch a lie before it reaches you, and question a claim before it becomes your belief. Stop Being Fooled isn't a normal book on fake news or media literacy. Yes, it covers all of that: doctored photos...

Regain focus. Select relevant information. Make quick and clear decisions. We are dealing with too many options, too much information, conflicting advice on general choices like what diet to choose, or who to choose as a mate. It’s hard to maintain focus and be confident in our decisions under...

A Guide to Sharpening Problem-Solving Skills, Managing Time and Money Like a Pro, and Maximizing Productivity Stop making bad decisions because of misunderstood numbers. Learn the math essentials that give you the clarity you've missed. Your future is a sum of your decisions. Transform your...

Overwhelmed by choices, short on time, and second-guessing your calls? Most advice says “think harder.” This book shows you how to think better with practical mental models you can use before the next meeting, purchase, or life decision. Mental Models for Critical Thinking is a field guide...

Do you want to ask smart questions like Socrates or be an out-of-the-box thinker like John Stuart Mill and rational like Descartes? Find out more....

You'll learn to implement systems thinking at your workplace, human relations, and everyday thinking habits. Boost your observation and analytical skills to find the real triggers and influencing forces behind contemporary politics, economics, health, and education changes....

Think with clarity, depth, and speed. Become an effective problem solver and decision maker. We often have blind spots for the actual reasons that cause problems in our lives. So, we try to fix our issues based on assumptions, false analysis, and mistaken deductions. This can bring a lot of...

Improve your critical and rational thinking skills by understanding the science of your brain. Being irrational and making snap judgments is natural. But you can mitigate both if you know what cognitive patterns to look for. Start thinking effectively from the stem (pun intended).

Most people lose negotiations they should have won. Not because they weren’t smart enough or tough enough. Because they were playing without knowing the rules. Is it possible to walk into any negotiation already knowing which moves are coming? Yes. Once you understand the hidden structure...

Are you intimidated by statistics? Do you struggle to make sense of the numbers and data that are so prevalent in today's world? If so, you're not alone. Statistics can be a challenging and complex subject, but with the right guidance, you can learn the basics and understand the world through...

Would you like to be a proficient mathematician…without using numbers? There is so much more to math than geometry and calculus! It is present in almost every life aspect, from improving your communication skills to how to fit your luggage into your car. Did you always hate math because you...

Advanced strategic decision-making tools for everyday life. Should one enter a market where someone is in a monopoly position? When is going to the ER a good or a bad decision? Why is it never a good idea for rebels to concede? Practice Game Theory answers all these questions. Think about and...

You are a vital part of more complex systems like your country, the economy, or the world; learn about their changing nature and find optimal solutions to problems related to them....

Not knowing statistics can lead to a loss of money, time, and accurate information. What am I looking at? What do these numbers mean? Why? These are frequent thoughts of those who don’t know much about statistics. “I’m not a numbers person” is not a good excuse to avoid learning the...

Our brains are not wired for optimal, coolheaded, and slow decisions. They are wired for fast, survival-oriented, and emotion-based reactions. It’s time to understand your primal mental tendencies and make more deliberate, coolheaded choices. Stop deciding on autopilot....

Identify false information. Avoid getting tricked. Be quick-witted and insightful. Would you like to ask the right questions, come up with strong arguments, detect biases and irrational or illogical reasoning? But you don’t know where to start learning these? The Art of Thinking Critically...

Become a better decision-maker and more informed consumer using statistics stories. Stories stimulate our brains to enhance retention and understanding by evoking emotions. They provide context, helping us grasp complex concepts through real-life examples and establish a connection with the...

How did the world’s greatest systems thinkers handled crises, invented revolutionary ideas, and solved complex problems? How did the field of systems thinking develop? Who were the pioneers in the field? Learn about the answers in Lessons from Systems Thinkers. Norbert Wiener’s pioneering...

Think creatively like a human. Analyze and solve problems efficiently like a computer. Our everyday lives are filled with inefficient and ineffective decisions and solutions. Being overwhelmed by the magnitude of our problems makes it hard to think clearly. We procrastinate and overthink. Our...