Die Kunst, eine Schuhschachtel neu zu erfinden.

Wie wir lernen, wieder selbst zu denken.

Publishing date: 29. Oktober 2026 · Murmann Publishers

What are you overlooking right now?

A shoebox is just a shoebox.
Isn’t it?

We all see things through the lens of what we already know, expect and take for granted.
We never see things quite as they really are.

We move through a world full of stories and encounters.

Much of it seems familiar to us.

We recognise things, understand their meaning and know how to deal with them.

It‘s worth taking a closer look.

The questions raised in the book transcend individual perception.

Many of the stories are set in seminar rooms and at meetings, which are situations where people learn, discuss and make decisions together.

In such settings, the question becomes a practical one:

What happens if we take a closer look?

„Die Kunst, eine Schuhschachtel neu zu erfinden“ combines personal observations with experiences from my work as a facilitator.

Jan-Christoph Daniel asks a simple yet uncomfortable question:

What might we overlook when we jump too quickly to conclusions about what something means?

As a facilitator, moderator and author, he creates spaces for learning and interaction.
His work takes him to different countries and cultures.

Time and again, he focuses on how perception, experience and assumptions influence what we see and how we think.

I hope the book has broadened your horizons and introduced you to new ideas.

Perhaps there’s a question that has stayed with you. An idea that took you by surprise. Or an observation that has stuck in your mind.

What has resonated with you?

If you would like to share your thoughts, you can do so by writing a short review.

You could write it on a book platforms, or simply talk about the book with someone who might be interested in reading it.

You could start with one of these questions:

Which idea surprised you the most?
Which observation has particularly stuck in your mind?
Who would you recommend this book to, and why?