Eyes wide open : how to make smart decisions in a confusing world
Title:
Eyes wide open : how to make smart decisions in a confusing world
Author:
Hertz, Noreena.
Personal Author:
Edition:
First U.S. edition.
Publication Information:
New York, NY : Harper Business, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2013]
©2013
Physical Description:
344 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Summary:
Offers advice for becoming a competent, empowered decision-maker, citing recent research to suggest ways of making sound choices in spite of emotions and habits that tend to hinder judgment.
Language:
English
Contents:
This decision will change your life. Step 1. Get to grips with a world in hyper-drive -- Keep your eyes wide open. Step 2. See the tiger and the snake -- Step 3. Don't be scared of the nacirema -- Become your own custodian of truth. Step 4. Ditch deference and challenge experts -- Step 5. Learn from shepherds and shop assistants -- Go digital ... with caution. Step 6. Co-create and listen in -- Step 7. Scrutinise sock puppets and screen your sources -- Develop your survival skills. Step 8. Overcome your math anxiety -- Step 9. Monitor your emotional thermostat -- Shake things up. Step 10. Embrace dissent and encourage difference.
ISBN:
9780062268617
9780062268624
Format :
Book
