The Art of Clear Thinking

A Stealth Fighter Pilot's Timeless Rules for Making Tough Decisions

By: Hasard Lee

Narrated by: Hasard Lee

This program features audio recorded by the author inside a fighter jet.

Based on a career of making high-stakes, split-second decisions as an elite U.S. fighter pilot, The Art of Clear Thinking teaches listeners how to make better decisions in everyday life.

The training to become a fighter pilot is among the most competitive and difficult in the world with less than one-in-a-thousand succeeding. Pushing a cutting-edge jet to its limits at over 1,000 mph means that every split-second decision can have catastrophic consequences. This extreme environment has forged a group of warriors who for the last 50 years have been considered at the apex of decision-making theory and practice.

In The Art of Clear Thinking Hasard Lee distills what he’s learned during his career flying some of the Air Force’s most advanced aircraft. Through riveting storytelling—both from his time as a fighter pilot and fascinating turning points throughout history—Hasard relates to the audience in a compelling and accessible way that makes the audiobook as entertaining as it is useful.

Hasard has used and taught these decision-making techniques across the full spectrum of human endeavor and proved their effectiveness both in the cockpit and the boardroom. Those who have already benefited include CEO’s, astronauts, CIA agents, students, parents, and many others. The Art of Clear Thinking is an audiobook that will change how you interact with the world around you.

A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin's Press.

©2023 Hasard Lee (P)2023 Macmillan Audio

More than a business book

Every business book I’ve read tells stories to illustrate blindspots that led to disaster. I like this book since it uses “bet the company”, time sensitive scenarios. It coaches how to develop an ability to reach conclusions that are likely to succeed where time is of the essence and stakes are high.

Awesome

As an Air Force veteran, where I was a crew chief on the U-2 as well as the A-10, I would always pick the brains of the pilots. The U-2 and A-10 are both among the slower airframe that the Air Force has, so a lot of this I understood. Pilots of the airframe were utterly opposite in what their roles were, so when I would ask the pilots about random things, and I mean completely random things, this book explains a lot of the things id ask flawlessly.

Life Lessons from the Cockpit

This book was one of the very few books I had a hard time putting down. Life lessons woven into combat storytelling had me wanting more. I read dozens of books every year and this is one of the best!

the military approach to reacting to data

I think the concepts were illustrated my folks who can extract the data and compare the stories to the actual points that were attended to be made. I feel like I was busy applying the points to the story rather the points applying to my life. I see the connection. heck, I feel the connection.

I would like this better if we focused on the point and used the stories to back up the data. I feel like the story's were the focus and the data was interpretation and I have to starch to apply them to tomorrows meeting with the bosses. mind you, I heard then well enough but the points were less drilled into my brain than the stories were.

still, the foundation for fantastic critical thinking on the fly, sorry for the pun. the development of action and planning , learning and applying and developing and teaching are superior to all other books I've read.

Great Storytelling

Great storytelling with useful and insightful lessons. Hasard said his inspiration was Malcom Gladwell and I think the way he uses military and aviation stories to illustrate concepts was on target. This is not your typical fighter pilot book that over uses clichés to try and connect to business. Hasard has done his research and put together a book that combines fascinating military stories that translate to business lessons.

Phenomenal Book

For those who love self help, military, aviation, or crazy stories this book is for you. It’s incredible what this author has accomplished and downright unbelievable at points. He is dedicated to his work and a great writer. He keeps you intrigued at every point while also teaching you valuable lessons from his own experiences. Overall one of the best books I’ve ever listened.

A peek into high level thinking and training.

This book lays out priceless usable knowledge at a great pace. Great story telling. Thank you for your effort, it shows.

Goosebumps from start to finish!

A chilling thread of real combat stories and flight metaphors providing practical life changing lessons! One of my all-time favs!

Awesome book!

The book was very well written and hearing real life situations was amazing. Thank you for your service!!!!!

This is the formula for todays modern success stories!

Hasard had distilled the tried and true steps along with the cognitive approaches and science that delivers fighter pilot thinking to all of us. This is a must read for any leader or success oriented achiever in todays complex world. Great job Hasard Lee!