8 Best Problem Solving Books
We analyzed 5+ expert sources, curated book lists, and recommendations from successful people to find the 8 best problem solving books according to the internet — not just one person's opinion. Each book on this list was mentioned by at least two independent sources, and the ranking is based on how frequently each title appears across all sources studied. This consensus-based approach ensures you get recommendations backed by multiple experts, not a single reviewer's bias.
Goal: Find the best Problem Solving books according to the internet (not just one person's opinion).
Method:
- Search for "best problem solving books" and study the top 5+ pages.
- Add only the books mentioned 2+ times.
- Rank the results neatly here.
8 Best Problem Solving Books
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Problem Solving 101
A Simple Book for Smart People
Seeking Wisdom
From Darwin to Munger
Also recommended by
5 people
Jason Fried recommended this bookJason Fried
"I think any book that reviews Charlie Munger’s ideas is worth reading, and this one in particular weaves in wisdom from some of history’s greatest minds." - Jason Fried
Jason Fried's recommendation of this book 
Derek Sivers recommended this bookDerek Sivers
"A great overview of the lessons of Charlie Munger (partner of Warren Buffett) - and his approach to checklists of multi-disciplinary models to guide clear thinking." - Derek Sivers
Derek Sivers's recommendation of this book 
Nassim Taleb recommended this bookNassim Taleb
"A wonderful book on wisdom and decision-making written by a wise decision-maker." - Nassim Taleb
Nassim Taleb's recommendation of this book 
Shane Parrish recommended this bookShane Parrish
"Inspired by Munger, [the author's] put together a book of the big ideas that carry a lot of weight in life." - Shane Parrish
Shane Parrish's recommendation of this book 
Tai Lopez recommended this bookTai Lopez
"Good book." - Tai Lopez
Tai Lopez's recommendation of this book
Sprint
How to Solve Big Problems and Test New Ideas in Just Five Days
Also recommended by
1 person
Marty Cagan recommended this bookMarty Cagan
Marty Cagan mentioned this book on twitter.
Marty Cagan's recommendation of this book
Bulletproof Problem Solving
The One Skill That Changes Everything
Cracked It!
How to Solve Big Problems and Sell Solutions Like Top Strategy Consultants
Mastermind
How to Think Like Sherlock Holmes
The Art of Thinking Clearly
Think Smarter
Critical Thinking to Improve Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Skills
Sources
- 1
Our Top 5 Books On Problem Solving — 42courses.com
blog.42courses.com
- 2
The 11 Best Problem Solving Books For 2021
zerotoskill.com
- 3
12 Best Problem Solving Books to Read in 2022
teambuilding.com
- 4
9 Problem-Solving Books Every Entrepreneur Should Read | SUCCESS
success.com
- 5
The 5 Best Books on Problem Solving (in 2022) - TES
theexceptionalskills.com
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