#Thinking Methods
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10 Books on Thinking and Intellectual Productivity for Engineers
A reading list of 10 books to sharpen an engineer's thinking and intellectual productivity: problem solving, logical thinking and communication, abstraction, and how to learn. Each entry links to its full review.
Thinking in Systems: A Primer
A review of Thinking in Systems. A book by Donella Meadows, known as a classic of systems thinking. Around concepts like stocks and flows and feedback loops, it offers a way to see the world as a system of interrelated parts. It argues for finding the cause of problems in structure rather than individual elements, and for discerning leverage points.
My Career Vision as of May 2026
Articulating my career vision as of May 2026 — aspiring to be an architect who improves the long-term value of organizations and software.
The Art of Thought Organization
A review of The Art of Thought Organization. Though first published before the internet spread, its message, the value of thinking with your own head and not over-relying on knowledge, still resonates today. In an essay-like voice, it lays out a philosophy for organizing your thinking.
The Thinking Methods of World-Class Engineers
A review of The Thinking Methods of World-Class Engineers. A book introducing the thinking and attitudes common to top engineers. It discusses mindsets worth adopting in daily work, such as Be Lazy, maximizing value in less time, and taking time to understand rather than trying to grasp everything at once.