Prudent decision making in an imprudent world; better decisions at home and work.

9780313372315

Prudent decision making in an imprudent world; better decisions at home and work.

Gould, Patrick F.

Praeger

2009

191 pages

$39.95

Hardcover

BF448

Gould is a retired US Marine officer and former educational researcher at the U. of Wisconsin, and he employs historical examples, research-based principles and practical advice to help general readers identify and avoid bad decision-making skills. The author uses examples such as Napoleon's winter attack on Russia and the 1929 stock market crash to explain how qualities such as humility, self-discipline and critical analysis are instrumental to effective decision-making skills. Each chapter defines prudent decision-making skills in such specific realms as education, security and creativity.

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