{"product_id":"how-to-think-like-obama-by-daniel-smith","title":"HOW TO THINK LIKE OBAMA by Daniel Smith","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"62\" data-start=\"44\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"596\" data-start=\"64\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"89\" data-start=\"64\"\u003eHow to Think Like Obama\u003c\/em\u003e (October 2018\/early 2019) explores the motivations, philosophies, and strategies that shaped Barack Obama’s path—from humble beginnings to the presidency. It delves into formative influences—his multicultural upbringing in Hawaii and Indonesia, and his mastery over identity and purpose. The book distills how Obama built momentum with his “Yes We Can” optimism, balanced visionary ambition with pragmatic negotiation, and advanced change through inclusive leadership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"712\" data-start=\"598\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eStructured in short, thematic chapters—such as “Be Master of Your Own Identity,” “Dare To Dream,” “Don’t Be Afraid to Compromise,” “Read Like Obama,” and “Expect the Unexpected”—the book uses quotes, anecdotes, and examples to illustrate his approach to agency, resilience, communication, and coalition-building\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eWhile not a policy deep dive, it offers a reader-friendly guide to thinking like a 21st-century statesman: visionary yet grounded, considerate of heritage and identity, adept at narrative, and conscious of the interplay between rhetoric and action.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"717\" data-start=\"714\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"741\" data-start=\"719\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1339\" data-start=\"743\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"759\" data-start=\"743\"\u003eDaniel Smith\u003c\/strong\u003e is a London-based non-fiction author and editor, known for his engaging popular‑history and self-development books—including \u003cem data-end=\"915\" data-start=\"885\"\u003eThe Little Book of Big Ideas\u003c\/em\u003e and the \u003cem data-end=\"944\" data-start=\"924\"\u003eHow to Think Like…\u003c\/em\u003e series published in over 25 languages and collectively selling over 500,000 copies. \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHe writes across subjects such as politics, economics, and social history, and also scripts award-winning podcast series like \u003cem data-end=\"142\" data-start=\"126\"\u003eReal Dictators\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"168\" data-start=\"147\"\u003eA Short History of…\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.mombooks.com\/contributor\/daniel-smith\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mombooks.com\/contributor\/daniel-smith\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Through \u003cem data-end=\"1177\" data-start=\"1152\"\u003eHow to Think Like Obama\u003c\/em\u003e, Smith translates a public figure’s experiences into principles readers can apply—not merely to lead, but to think creatively, empathetically, and strategically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45255615676602,"sku":"356OXF3LT-Used","price":19.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/how_c3019351-2512-45ee-940e-2ca545418e32.jpg?v=1761066740","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/how-to-think-like-obama-by-daniel-smith","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}