The Lost Keys to Thinking Like a Problem-Solver

How to Approach Problems, Break Them Down, and Find Solutions

The Lost Keys to Thinking Like a Problem-Solver

Unlock the Mindset to Solve Any Problem, Big or Small

Ever lost your keys, retraced your steps, and somehow still couldn’t find them—only to realize they were right in front of you the whole time? Or spent hours stuck on a frustrating problem at work, only to discover you were looking in the wrong place all along?

Problem-solving isn’t just about finding answers—it’s about learning how to think.

In The Lost Keys to Thinking Like a Problem-Solver, software engineer and logical thinker Lay Manns shares a practical, engaging, and sometimes humorous guide to breaking down challenges, thinking clearly, and finding solutions in any field—whether you’re debugging software, troubleshooting a stubborn process, or just trying to fix your WiFi.

Inside, You’ll Learn How To:

🔑 Approach problems systematically instead of guessing your way through them
🔑 Break complex challenges into smaller, solvable pieces
🔑 Avoid cognitive biases and faulty assumptions that lead to wasted time
🔑 Apply boundary decision-making—expanding ideas to their extremes to clarify the best path forward
🔑 Use structured techniques for debugging, crisis management, and decision-making
🔑 Balance logic and creativity to solve problems in both technical and everyday situations

Packed with relatable stories, real-world case studies, and problem-solving techniques used by top engineers, this book will help you shift your mindset, improve your analytical skills, and turn frustration into curiosity.

🔑 The key to solving problems isn’t knowing all the answers—it’s knowing how to think.