Book · 1990 · Creative thinking
Six Thinking Hats
Six Thinking Hats by Edward De Bono has been mentioned in 4 episodes across 3 podcasts (1 episode recommends it and 3 episodes discuss it), through . Most frequently brought up by Sam Parr (1 episode), Tim Ferriss (2 episodes) and Jordan Harbinger (1 episode) on The Tim Ferriss Show (2 episodes), My First Million (1 episode) and The Jordan Harbinger Show (1 episode).
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Yeah, well, there's this great book called The Six Thinking Hats. I found this to be a very productive book. Edward De Bono?
Questions about Six Thinking Hats by Edward De Bono
Who recommends Six Thinking Hats by Edward De Bono on podcasts?
Sam Parr (1 episode) has recommended Six Thinking Hats by Edward De Bono on podcasts. In all, 3 people brought it up across 3 podcasts (1 person recommended it).
Which podcasts mention Six Thinking Hats the most?
The Tim Ferriss Show (2 episodes), My First Million (1 episode) and The Jordan Harbinger Show (1 episode).
Is Six Thinking Hats recommended, or only discussed?
Six Thinking Hats by Edward De Bono was recommended in 1 episode and discussed without a recommendation in 3 episodes, as of 2026-09-25.
What do people say about Six Thinking Hats?
Sam Parr on My First Million (2026-09-25): "Yeah, well, there's this great book called The Six Thinking Hats. I found this to be a very productive book. Edward De Bono?"
When was Six Thinking Hats last mentioned on a podcast?
Six Thinking Hats by Edward De Bono was last recommended on My First Million by Sam Parr on 2026-09-25.
The best things said about it
Radical Cander by Kim Scott and The Six Thinking Hats by Edward Dabono. Do either of these ring a bell?
Tim Ferriss The Tim Ferriss Show · Apr 2026 Thinking six thinking hats. Yes, I was close.
Where and when it comes up
Most episodes, by podcast
Why people recommend it
Edward de Bono's Six Thinking Hats is a classic guide to structured thinking, lateral problem-solving, and evaluating scenarios through multiple distinct perspectives. On My First Million, Sam Parr recommended the title, noting that he found it to be a very productive book. Tim Ferriss brought up the work on The Tim Ferriss Show on multiple occasions. In one episode, he mentioned it alongside Radical Candor while discussing frameworks for solving problems from different viewpoints, and in another interview with Shane Parrish, he referenced the author's work as a useful tool for evaluating situations from diverse angles. Similarly, Jordan Harbinger mentioned Six Thinking Hats on The The Jordan Harbinger Show while discussing lateral thinking exercises with Chase Jarvis. The book consistently attracts praise from podcasters and business thinkers who value systematic methods for breaking mental deadlocks and improving group communication.
Every mention
Sam Parr Yeah, well, there's this great book called The Six Thinking Hats. I found this to be a very productive book… 1
“Yeah, well, there's this great book called The Six Thinking Hats. I found this to be a very productive book. Edward De Bono?”
Tim Ferriss Radical Cander by Kim Scott and The Six Thinking Hats by Edward Dabono. Do either of these ring a bell? 2
“Radical Cander by Kim Scott and The Six Thinking Hats by Edward Dabono. Do either of these ring a bell?”
“He has another one, I think it's called The Six Thinking Hats or something along those lines,”
Jordan Harbinger Thinking six thinking hats. Yes, I was close. 1
“Thinking six thinking hats. Yes, I was close.”