The Rules Book (Hardback)

44 Principles to Live, Work and Thrive by

Mikael Krogerus, Roman Tschäppeler

Master the tried and tested, unwritten laws of life - from the bestselling team behind The Decision Book

Newton's law explains why ketchup drips from your burger - but it can't explain why it happens whenever you wear a white shirt. That would be Murphy's law: if something can go wrong, it will. Just as the laws of physics govern the natural world, our working lives are shaped by unwritten rules that won't appear in textbooks, but whose impact remains significant.

Here, the bestselling authors of The Decision Book bring together timeless principles and unwritten laws that determine success in today's workplace. Some are immediately intuitive, others are backed by long study. Some are world famous, others guarded secrets. But they all have one thing in common: they explain working life better than any MBA. From KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid) to the IKEA Effect (we're biased towards things we've had a part in making), these models will help you think more clearly, make smarter decisions and survive any amount of stupidity the world throws at you.

Publication date: 12/02/2026

£10.99

ISBN: 9781805225492

Imprint: Profile Books

Subject: Arts, Language & Literature, Business & Management, Humour & Gift, Philosophy & Ideas, Reference, Self Help & Advice

Translator: Gesche Ipsen

The Rules Book (Ebook)

44 Principles to Live, Work and Thrive by

Mikael Krogerus, Roman Tschäppeler

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Master the tried and tested, unwritten laws of life - from the bestselling team behind The Decision Book

Newton's law explains why ketchup drips from your burger - but it can't explain why it happens whenever you wear a white shirt. That would be Murphy's law: if something can go wrong, it will. Just as the laws of physics govern the natural world, our working lives are shaped by unwritten rules that won't appear in textbooks, but whose impact remains significant.

Here, the bestselling authors of The Decision Book bring together timeless principles and unwritten laws that determine success in today's workplace. Some are immediately intuitive, others are backed by long study. Some are world famous, others guarded secrets. But they all have one thing in common: they explain working life better than any MBA. From KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid) to the IKEA Effect (we're biased towards things we've had a part in making), these models will help you think more clearly, make smarter decisions and survive any amount of stupidity the world throws at you.

Publication date: 12/02/2026

£9.99

ISBN: 9781805225485

ISBN 10 / ASIN: B0F498GR5M

Imprint: Profile Books

Subject: Arts, Language & Literature, Business & Management, Humour & Gift, Philosophy & Ideas, Reference, Self Help & Advice

Translator: Gesche Ipsen

Reviews for The Rules Book

'Praise for The Decision Book'

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'A handy primer for anyone keen to tackle problems in a different way'

 Director Magazine

'New-year stimuli to anyone who manages anything - even just their desk'

 Independent

'It is thought-provoking reading on how the mind works and includes clear-cut diagrams and self-analysis questions'

 Insight Magazine

Mikael Krogerus

Mikael Krogerus

Mikael Krogerus, born in Stockholm, is an editor for Das Magazin in Zurich. He previously worked for Der Freitag and NZZ Folio, among other publications. Together with Roman Tschäppeler, he is the author of an interntaionally bestselling series of smart-thinking books including The Decision Book, The Test Book and The Change Book.

Roman Tschäppeler

Roman Tschäppeler

Roman Tschäppeler is a creative producer based in Biel, Switzerland. He has been consulting and producing various projects ranging from documentary movies, ad campaigns, pop music to art installations. He is a graduate from Kaospilot School in Aarhus, Denmark and Zurich University of Arts, Switzerland.
http://www.rtmk.ch
http://www.guzo.ch

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