How do we think without thinking, seem to make choices in an instant--in the blink of an eye--that actually aren't as simple as they seem? Why are some people brilliant decision makers, while others are consistently inept? Why do some people follow their instincts and win, while others end up stumbling into error? And why are the best decisions often those that are impossible to explain to others? Drawing on cutting-edge neuroscience and psychology,...

With authoritative reporting honed through eight presidencies from Nixon to Obama, author Bob Woodward reveals in unprecedented detail the harrowing life inside President Donald Trump's White House and precisely how he makes decisions on major foreign and domestic policies. Woodward draws from hundreds of hours of interviews with firsthand sources, meeting notes, personal diaries, files and documents. The focus is on the explosive debates and the...

Perfect for readers of How God Changes Your Brain, two researchers present over thirty brain exercises to help readers generate happiness and success, in business and in life. "This remarkable book translates state-of-the art neuroscience into practical techniques that rapidly promote personal transformation. If you want to double your happiness and your income, start using these powerful brain-changing exercises today!" -John Assaraf, New York Times...

In this work the author, a recipient of the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for his seminal work in psychology that challenged the rational model of judgment and decision making, has brought together his many years of research and thinking in one book. He explains the two systems that drive the way we think. System 1 is fast, intuitive, and emotional; System 2 is slower, more deliberative, and more logical. He exposes the extraordinary capabilities,...

"An introduction to making healthy choices, including the dangers of tobacco, alcohol, and drugs"--Provided by publisher.

"Bestselling author and podcaster invites readers who are overwhelmed or facing decision fatigue to discover a simple and freeing way forward by doing one next right thing at a time"--

"Money manager Ken Fisher highlights the most common money mistakes people make and reveals how to avoid them In Debunkery: Learn It, Do It, and Profit from it Seeing Through Wall Streets Money-Killing Myths, legendary money manager Ken Fisher outlines the most common-and costly-mistakes made by individuals who think they are doing the right thing. In several short, accessible chapters, this book discusses each myth/mistake, proves why it's actually...

In his apple orchard, a farmer meets a little man named Take and follows his advice, which does not turn out well, and the next day meets a little man named Give, whose advice is just as bad.