Stop and Think. Ideas and Strategies to Help You Make the Right Decisions

Our brain is an incredibly powerful and perfect tool that sometimes malfunctions, leading us to misinterpret facts, believe stories rather than statistics, make hasty conclusions, and be slow to abandon them. We are especially prone to error when there is not enough information, and decisions must be made urgently, right now. How can we make thoughtful decisions? First, simply take a pause and allow your brain to work. The book by Professor Jamie Lester of Columbia Business School is dedicated to 34 mental models that help make more considered and conscious decisions. Concisely and effectively, the author explains how to avoid cognitive biases such as confirmation bias, loss aversion, or the anchoring effect, approach problems rationally, and improve the quality of life. In his book, you will find illustrative examples, exercises, and tips that will help you make decisions in various areas of life—from everyday issues to investments.