Great ideas with a side of shameless self-promotion

You can achieve any goal if you just think like a rocket scientist. Former rocket scientist turned law professor, Ozan Varol shares his habits and strategies to make the impossible actually doable. With fascinating anecdotes from the history of science and NASA, Varol makes keen observations about how you can change your mindset and approach problems in new ways.

Just don’t expect too much self-help advice in this one. The book fails to bring the subject back down to earth, leaving you unsure how to apply the principles in your own life. For that, you’ll have to visit his website, as he reminds you at the end of every chapter (though he fails to mention that you have to sign up for his newsletter). Despite the shameless self-promotion, the insights from the book still made this one of my favorites I've read recently.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Public Affairs. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.