Think Twice: Harnessing the Power of Counterintuition Audiobook (Free)

How to End Yourself Before You Make Another Costly Decision

No one intentionally makes bad decisions. However we make sure they are on a regular basis. In fact, some of the most severe disasters in latest history-the collapse of major investment banking institutions, the global economic meltdown-were the result of seemingly reasonable decisions made by a whole lot of wise people. How does this happen?

Michael J. Mauboussin argues that the correct process for determining well-especially when the stakes are high-conflicts with how our about Think Twice: Harnessing the Power of Counterintuition thoughts naturally work. When faced with complex circumstances, our brains revert to simplified patterns that obscure better methods to the problem. Even though we believe we’re applying logic and cause, we’re subconsciously succumbing to sociable or situational affects. Fortunately, we are able to override our mind’s default systems-that is, we can counter our intuition-by understanding how to “think.”

In this compelling audio book, Mauboussin outlines a disciplined method of decision making that will significantly decrease costly errors. It involves getting ready to encounter common mental traps, spotting these errors in context, and applying the proper mental equipment to form better decisions. With practice, you’ll begin to capture poor decision making-both yours and others’-as it unfolds before you.

Through stunning stories from business, sports, science, and everyday living, Mauboussin categorizes common mental mistakes and will be offering actionable advice for avoiding them, including:

• The Inside/Outside View: Take the experiences of others into consideration

• Tunnel Vision: Force yourself to consider alternatives that produce you uncomfortable

• The Whole Is Smarter Than Its Parts: Don’t oversimplify complex problems

• Situational Power: End up being highly aware of the influence others have you

• The Professional Squeeze: Find out when to trust so-called professionals, and when not really to

Backed by powerful study and shrewd analysis, this audio book offers you a mental toolkit for spotting dangerous decision traps-and producing smarter choices in your professional and personal life.