Los mejores 100 Decision-Making libros

Decision-making is a vital aspect of everyday life, influencing our choices and shaping our outcomes. Our curated book list on Decision-Making offers valuable insights into the process, helping unravel the complexities of choices we face daily.

Delve into these enlightening reads to enhance your decision-making skills. Ready to make informed choices and navigate life's crossroads with confidence? Start exploring now!

Los mejores 100 Decision-Making libros
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Decision-Making Libros: Blink de

Blink

Malcolm Gladwell
The Power of Thinking Without Thinking
4.0 (745 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Blink?

Blink examines the phenomenon of snap judgments, meaning the split-second decisions we make unconsciously. These snap judgments are important decision-making tools, but can also lead to bad choices and all manner of problems. Blink explains how we can best make use of them.

¿Quién debería leer Blink?

  • Anyone interested in intuition and decision-making
  • Anyone interested in ridding themselves of their prejudices and stereotypes
  • Anyone who wants to know when to trust their intuition

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Decision-Making Libros: Predictably Irrational de

Predictably Irrational

Dan Ariely
The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions
4.5 (476 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Predictably Irrational?

Predictably Irrational (2010) explains the fundamentally irrational ways we behave every day. Why do we decide to diet and then give it up as soon as we see a tasty dessert? Why would your mother be offended if you tried to pay her for a Sunday meal she lovingly prepared? Why is pain medication more effective when the patient thinks it is more expensive? The reasons and remedies for these and other irrationalities are explored and explained with studies and anecdotes.

¿Quién debería leer Predictably Irrational?

  • Anyone who wants to understand why we indulge in irrational behaviors like procrastination, overeating and overpaying, and how we can avoid this
  • Anyone who wants to learn how to counter their innate irrationality and make better decisions
  • Anyone interested in social psychology and people’s decision-making behavior in general

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Decision-Making Libros: Nudge de

Nudge

Richard H. Thaler and Cass R. Sunstein
Improving Decisions about Health, Wealth and Happiness
4.1 (600 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Nudge?

The message of Nudge is to show us how we can be encouraged, with just a slight nudge or two, to make better decisions. The book starts by explaining the reasons for wrong decisions we make in everyday life.

¿Quién debería leer Nudge?

  • Anyone who wants to live a healthier, more disciplined life
  • Anyone interested in how countries and companies can influence people’s decisions

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Decision-Making Libros: Decisive de

Decisive

Chip and Dan Heath
How to Make Better Choices in Life and Work
4.4 (313 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Decisive?

The book identifies the main issues that typically stand in the way of decision making: a narrow view on our problems, short-term emotions, and overconfidence when it comes to predicting the future. It gives knowledgeable insight into how our decisions are formed and how to avoid making bad ones.

¿Quién debería leer Decisive?

  • Anyone interested in the process of decision making
  • Anyone that has to make reliable decisions everyday
  • Anyone who is repeatedly revisiting past decisions

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Decision-Making Libros: The Paradox of Choice de

The Paradox of Choice

Barry Schwartz
Why More Is Less
4.6 (485 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Paradox of Choice?

The abundance of choice that modern society presents us with is commonly believed to result in better options and greater satisfaction. However, author Barry Schwartz argues that too many choices can be detrimental to our psychological and emotional well-being. Through arguments based on current research in the social sciences, he demonstrates how more might actually be less.

¿Quién debería leer The Paradox of Choice?

  • Anyone interested in why making decisions can be so difficult
  • Anyone who wants to learn about the consequences of being faced with many choices

 

 


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Decision-Making Libros: The Laws of Simplicity de

The Laws of Simplicity

John Maeda
Design, Technology, Business, Life
3.8 (73 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Laws of Simplicity?

The Laws of Simplicity consists of a set of “laws” formulated by the author to try to grasp the meaning and essence of simplicity. Along the way, it provides useful advice on how to introduce simplicity to our daily lives, business and product design.

¿Quién debería leer The Laws of Simplicity?

  • Anyone who wants to design successful products
  • Anyone who wants to bring more simplicity into their lives
  • Anyone in sales or marketing

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Decision-Making Libros: First Things First de

First Things First

Stephen R. Covey, A. Roger Merrill and Rebecca R. Merrill
To Live, to Love, to Learn, to Leave a Legacy
4.6 (843 ratings)
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¿De qué trata First Things First?

This title provides you with valuable insights and guidelines that will help you focus your life on the things that are truly the most meaningful. You’ll learn how to set your priorities, make the best decisions, and develop a keen vision for the future. If you’re looking to create positive change in your life, this book is a great place to start!

¿Quién debería leer First Things First?

  • Anyone who feels a lack of inner peace, balance or meaning in life
  • Anyone who wants to use his or her time more effectively
  • Anyone who has a hard time making big decisions
  • Anyone who wants to improve the quality of his or her life

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Decision-Making Libros: The Hour Between Dog and Wolf de

The Hour Between Dog and Wolf

John Coates
How Risk-Taking Transforms Us, Body and Mind
4.1 (102 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Hour Between Dog and Wolf?

The Hour Between Dog and Wolf is an illuminating look at the influence of human physiology on the thinking and behavior of stock market traders. The author, inspired by his experiences on the trading floor, investigates the hormonal basis of financial decision making, and demonstrates the way in which the body’s mechanisms can destabilize our financial markets. The book also explains what can be done to reduce the detrimental effects of our biology on the market, and even how we can use this knowledge to our financial advantage.

¿Quién debería leer The Hour Between Dog and Wolf?

  • Anyone who is curious about the relationship between biology and stock trading
  • Anyone who is interested in how people think with their bodies
  • Anyone wondering how bubbles can form in the stock market

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Decision-Making Libros: The Marshmallow Test de

The Marshmallow Test

Walter Mischel
Mastering Self-Control
4.4 (103 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Marshmallow Test?

The Marshmallow Test explains why being able to delay gratification and exercise our self-control is essential for living a successful life. Using insights gained from several psychological studies, it explains how exactly our self-control skills function, and what we can do to improve them.

¿Quién debería leer The Marshmallow Test?

  • Anyone who wants to improve his or her self-control
  • Anyone interested in psychology
  • Anyone hoping to help children develop good self-control skills, especially parents

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Decision-Making Libros: Algorithms to Live By de

Algorithms to Live By

Brian Christian & Tom Griffiths
The Computer Science of Human Decisions
3.8 (212 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Algorithms to Live By?

Algorithms to Live By (2016) is a practical and useful guide that shows how algorithms have much more to do with day-to-day life than you might think. And not just that; they can also lead to a better life by helping you solve problems, make decisions and get more things done.

¿Quién debería leer Algorithms to Live By?

  • Busy people who want to improve their time management
  • Anyone interested in what algorithms do
  • People who want to get more organized

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Decision-Making Libros: The Leading Brain de

The Leading Brain

Friederike Fabritius & Hans W. Hagemann
Powerful Science-Based Strategies for Achieving Peak Performance
4.2 (118 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Leading Brain?

The Leading Brain (2017) dismisses the trends and gimmicks surrounding productivity in favor of hard science about how the brain really works in the everyday stress of a nine-to-five job. There is plenty of research and scientific data on how to create productive habits, build the perfect team and keep staff working at their best.

¿Quién debería leer The Leading Brain?

  • Psychology students
  • Managers and supervisors looking to improve their leadership skills
  • Readers interested in self-improvement

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Decision-Making Libros: The Influential Mind de

The Influential Mind

Tali Sharot
What the Brain Reveals About Our Power To Change Others
4.2 (250 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Influential Mind?

The Influential Mind (2017) is about the often surprising and sometimes inflexible ways in which the human brain operates. As the esteemed neuroscientist and author Tali Sharot points out, having a better understanding of how the brain works can provide us with better control over our day-to-day lives and a deeper appreciation of the human experience.

¿Quién debería leer The Influential Mind?

  • Students of neuroscience and psychology
  • Managers and HR personnel
  • Those who want more control over their lives

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Decision-Making Libros: The Great Mental Models de

The Great Mental Models

Shane Parrish and Rhiannon Beaubien
General Thinking Concepts
4.4 (529 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Great Mental Models?

The Great Mental Models (2019) provides a crash course on how to upgrade your thinking and decision making. Drawing from a wide variety of disciplines, it will equip you with nine of the most essential tools for understanding and navigating the complicated world around you.

¿Quién debería leer The Great Mental Models?

  • Decision makers
  • Analysts
  • Anyone who wants to give their thinking an edge

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Decision-Making Libros: How to Decide de

How to Decide

Annie Duke
Simple Tools for Making Better Choices
4.4 (368 ratings)
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¿De qué trata How to Decide?

How to Decide (2020) investigates the way we make decisions, as well as common types of bias and faulty techniques that afflict them. It teaches you how to identify different types of decisions, and then design practical processes to help slow down or speed up the deliberation process accordingly.

¿Quién debería leer How to Decide?

  • Anyone interested in decision-making strategies
  • People who like psychology
  • Business managers who make big decisions regularly

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Decision-Making Libros: The Self-Driven Child de

The Self-Driven Child

William Stixrud and Ned Johnson
The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control Over Their Lives
4.4 (308 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Self-Driven Child?

The Self-Driven Child (2018) shows us how our instinct to control our children’s lives can result in stressed-out, uncooperative, and poorly motivated kids. Instead, the book argues, we should try to help our children come to informed decisions themselves – and trust them to make the big calls. 

¿Quién debería leer The Self-Driven Child?

  • Parents of stressed, overworked kids
  • Child psychologists and pediatricians
  • Anyone interested in the complex dynamics between parent and child

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Decision-Making Libros: No Rules Rules de

No Rules Rules

Reed Hastings and Erin Meyer
Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention
4.6 (509 ratings)
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¿De qué trata No Rules Rules?

No Rules Rules (2020) sets out the principles of Netflix’s unique company culture, based on employee freedom and responsibility, and optimized for maximum innovation. In doing so, it charts the incredible journey of Netflix, a start-up fairytale.

¿Quién debería leer No Rules Rules?

  • Anyone who works at a start-up
  • Fans of the film The Social Network
  • Those who are wary of Silicon Valley’s increasing dominance

 


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Decision-Making Libros: One Decision de

One Decision

Mike Bayer
The First Step to a Better Life
4.3 (270 ratings)
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¿De qué trata One Decision?

One Decision (2020) is a guide to understanding the various thinking patterns that determine whether we see obstacles or opportunities. It breaks down why we often base decisions on the bleak outlook created by rigidity and confusion and provides practical tools for fostering an opportunity mindset and making life-changing decisions.

¿Quién debería leer One Decision?

  • People who feel overwhelmed by obstacles
  • Those who are stuck in a cycle of bad decisions
  • Anyone who wants to create a better life

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Decision-Making Libros: The Slight Edge de

The Slight Edge

Jeff Olson
Turning Simple Disciplines into Massive Success and Happiness
4.6 (412 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Slight Edge?

What’s it about?

The Slight Edge (2005) explores the power of all the small choices we make every day. Far from being insignificant, they are a step in our journey toward success or failure.

¿Quién debería leer The Slight Edge?

Who’s it for?

  • Individuals wanting to achieve success in life
  • People trying to develop new habits or stop bad ones
  • Entrepreneurs who want to build successful businesses

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Decision-Making Libros: Noise de

Noise

Daniel Kahneman, Olivier Sibony and Cass R. Sunstein
A Flaw in Human Judgment
4.4 (864 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Noise?

Noise (2021) is an exploration into the chaotic and costly role that randomness plays in human judgment. By uncovering the mechanisms behind how our minds and societies work, the authors show how noise – unwanted variability in decisions – is both inescapable and elusive. We can, however, with a few solid strategies, make our judgments less noisy and our world fairer.

¿Quién debería leer Noise?

  • Behavioral economists, psychologists, CEOs, and students
  • Anyone interested in how we make judgments and how those judgments shape society
  • Anyone who cares about accuracy and fairness

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Decision-Making Libros: Rationality de

Rationality

Steven Pinker
What It Is, Why It's Scarce, and How to Get More
4.2 (430 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Rationality?

Rationality (2021) explores the faculty that sets us apart from other species: reason. The ability to think rationally drives individual and social progress. It allows us to attain our goals and create a fairer world. But rationality isn’t just something we do as individuals – it also sustains our best institutions.

¿Quién debería leer Rationality?

  • Would-be rationalists
  • Philosophical thinkers
  • Anyone who loves big ideas

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Decision-Making Libros: Strategic Kaizen™ de

Strategic Kaizen™

Masaaki Imai
Using Flow, Synchronization, and Leveling Assessment to Measure and Strengthen Operational Performance
4.5 (110 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Strategic Kaizen™?

Strategic Kaizen (2021) examines the principles and practices of corporations that have embraced lean thinking – a paired-down, customer-oriented production process pioneered in postwar Japan. Also known as the Toyota Production System, this managerial philosophy is all about maximizing efficiency and reducing waste by making many small changes. 

¿Quién debería leer Strategic Kaizen™?

  • Managers and leaders
  • Technophiles and car lovers
  • Strategists and planners

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Decision-Making Libros: Know Thyself de

Know Thyself

Stephen M. Fleming
The Science of Self-Awareness
4.4 (465 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Know Thyself?

In Know Thyself (2021) cognitive neuroscientist Stephen M. Fleming lays out the basic principles of metacognition – the way we think about what we think. This revealing book shows by understanding of our metacognitive processes, we can turn them to our advantage, to make accurate, informed judgments.

¿Quién debería leer Know Thyself?

  • Psychology buffs 
  • People grappling with difficult decisions
  • Anyone who wants to know more about why they think what they think

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Decision-Making Libros: The Power of Regret de

The Power of Regret

Daniel Pink
How Looking Backward Moves us Forward
4.6 (811 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Power of Regret?

The Power of Regret (2022) is a rebuttal of the “no regrets” worldview. Drawing from human psychology, it shares actionable steps for transforming emotion into action and using past disappointments to shape purposeful futures. 

¿Quién debería leer The Power of Regret?

  • Anyone who’s ever had a regret, no matter how big or small
  • Followers of the “no regrets” lifestyle who are ready to hear a new perspective 
  • Psychology fans who want to explore the underpinnings of a popular phenomenon

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Decision-Making Libros: The Great Mental Models Volume 3 de

The Great Mental Models Volume 3

Rhiannon Beaubien and Rosie Leizrowice
Systems and Mathematics
4.3 (326 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Great Mental Models Volume 3?

The Great Mental Models Volume 3 (2021) is the third book in a series that shows how mental models from various disciplines can be applied to make positive changes to your life. This volume focuses on mental models from systems and mathematics. It demonstrates how you can use cognitive tools to improve everything from decision-making and relationships to healthy eating and personal productivity.

¿Quién debería leer The Great Mental Models Volume 3?

  • Decision-makers
  • Problem-solvers
  • The intellectually curious

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Decision-Making Libros: Decision Making and Problem Solving de

Decision Making and Problem Solving

John Adair
Break Through Barriers and Banish Uncertainty at Work
4.0 (112 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Decision Making and Problem Solving?

Decision Making and Problem Solving (2019) explains decision-making, problem-solving, and creative thinking. It provides instructions for building and improving these skills and explores the importance of these abilities enabling you to expand your practical thinking capacity.

¿Quién debería leer Decision Making and Problem Solving?

  • Business leaders who want to improve their teams’ decision-making and problem-solving.
  • Employees seeking to polish their practical thinking skills
  • Anyone interested in elevating their capacity for creative and critical thinking

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Decision-Making Libros: Power vs. Force de

Power vs. Force

David R. Hawkins
The Hidden Determinants of Human Behaviour
4.2 (480 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Power vs. Force?

Power vs. Force (2014) explains how anyone can tap into their inner power to change their lives and the lives of those around them. It demonstrates that with consciousness, intention and discernment, anyone can find their truth and follow it toward a more fulfilled and impactful life. 

¿Quién debería leer Power vs. Force?

  • People interested in alternative theories about science and humanity
  • Anyone who faces major doubts in their lives
  • Humanity nerds

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Decision-Making Libros: Basic Economics de

Basic Economics

Thomas Sowell
A Common Sense Guide to the Economy
4.4 (711 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Basic Economics?

Basic Economics (2000) provides a broad yet comprehensive introduction to economic principles, without requiring a background in the subject. Avoiding complicated jargon, it explains core economic concepts in plain English, with the help of real-life examples. 

¿Quién debería leer Basic Economics?

  • Those looking for an introduction to key economic topics
  • Savers wondering what banks do with their money
  • Anyone who’s asked themselves how dams and highways get built

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Decision-Making Libros: I Could Do Anything If I Only Knew What It Was de

I Could Do Anything If I Only Knew What It Was

Barbara Sher with Barbara Smith
How to Discover What You Really Want and How to Get It
4.4 (462 ratings)
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¿De qué trata I Could Do Anything If I Only Knew What It Was?

I Could Do Anything If I Only Knew What It Was (1994) offers practical guidance to help people figure out what they want in life and how to use that knowledge to go after it. It tackles the most common obstacles to goal-setting with exercises and tactics that help people customize an approach that works best for them.

¿Quién debería leer I Could Do Anything If I Only Knew What It Was?

  • People who do not know what they want in life
  • High achievers who feel like something is missing
  • Anyone struggling with figuring out their next steps

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Decision-Making Libros: The JOLT Effect de

The JOLT Effect

Matthew Dixon and Ted McKenna
How High Performers Overcome Customer Indecision
4.5 (76 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The JOLT Effect?

The JOLT Effect (2022) promises to shatter your understanding of sales techniques. Grounded in decades of research, this enlightening guide reveals how tackling customer indecision, not status quo bias, holds the key to sales success.

¿Quién debería leer The JOLT Effect?

  • Anyone working in sales
  • Small business owners or entrepreneurs
  • Consumers interested in sales techniques

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Decision-Making Libros: Trading in the Zone de

Trading in the Zone

Mark Douglas
Master the Market with Confidence, Discipline, and a Winning Attitude
4.0 (304 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Trading in the Zone?

Trading in the Zone (2001) is a deep dive into the psychological aspects of stock trading. It presents a view into a trader's mind, identifying how fear and overconfidence often lead to financial downfall. It also offers a practical framework to manage risk, navigate uncertainties, and develop a winning mindset – enabling anyone to overcome emotional barriers and make more consistent and profitable trades.

¿Quién debería leer Trading in the Zone?

  • Aspiring traders eager to learn psychological stock market strategies
  • Financial professionals seeking to refine their decision-making skills
  • Psychology enthusiasts curious about the intersection of psychology and finance

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Decision-Making Libros: Discourse on Method de

Discourse on Method

René Descartes
A Radical Guide to Clear Thinking, Doubt, and Self-Discovery
4.4 (50 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Discourse on Method?

Discourse on the Method (1637) presents a new approach to acquiring knowledge based on reason, skepticism, and systematic doubt. It outlines a method for thinking clearly and logically, leading to the famous conclusion “I think, therefore I am.” It also explores the relationship between mind and body, the existence of God, and the foundations of science.

¿Quién debería leer Discourse on Method?

  • Philosophy students exploring foundational thought
  • Analytical thinkers seeking clarity and logic
  • Anyone interested in human reasoning

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Decision-Making Libros: Death by Meeting de

Death by Meeting

Patrick M. Lencioni
A Leadership Fable...About Solving the Most Painful Problem in Business
3.7 (11 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Death by Meeting?

Death by Meeting (2004) is a part-fable, part-instruction guide to the pitfalls of dull and unproductive meetings. It highlights why meetings can be so damaging to team morale and proposes a fresh approach – relying on healthy conflict and a clear purpose – to keep leaders and participants engaged. 

¿Quién debería leer Death by Meeting?

  • Team leaders wanting to enhance meeting effectiveness
  • Executives striving to boost team engagement
  • Consultants advising clients on best practices for organizational health

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Decision-Making Libros: Future Shock de

Future Shock

Alvin Toffler
A Handbook for Adjustment in the Face of Accelerating Change
4.5 (26 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Future Shock?

Future Shock (1970) examines the psychological and societal effects of rapid technological and cultural change, arguing that the accelerating pace of progress overwhelms people’s ability to adapt. It explores how constant upheaval disrupts personal stability, weakens traditional social structures, and leads to widespread feelings of anxiety and disorientation. Most importantly, it also offers practical strategies for coping with this overwhelming sense of change – emphasizing the need for adaptability and resilience in an unpredictable world.

¿Quién debería leer Future Shock?

  • Tech workers who need to keep pace with rapid innovations
  • Thought leaders looking to harness the next wave of change
  • Anyone who wants to future-proof their life 

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Decision-Making Libros: Clear Thinking de

Clear Thinking

Shane Parrish
Turning Ordinary Moments into Extraordinary Results
4.0 (365 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Clear Thinking?

Clear Thinking (2023) presents a strategy and tactics to improve your quality of reasoning using a concise synthesis of the insights from thought leaders in business, psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy. It begins with teaching how to discern when critical thought is most important and then to manage the factors that most commonly obscure real problems. It then shares tactics to optimally develop and evaluate possible solutions, choose the best one, and take action.

¿Quién debería leer Clear Thinking?

  • Anyone who wants to improve their quality of thinking for better outcomes in life
  • Business leaders seeking effective decision-making strategies
  • People who want to establish better habits

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Decision-Making Libros: The Outsiders de

The Outsiders

William Thorndike
Eight Unconventional CEOs and Their Radically Rational Blueprint for Success
3.4 (109 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Outsiders?

The Outsiders (2012) upends conventional notions of what makes a successful CEO. It offers detailed profiles of eight out-of-left-field business leaders and shares key learnings from their groundbreaking, original, and surprising strategies.

¿Quién debería leer The Outsiders?

  • Managers and executives looking beyond conventional business wisdom
  • Early career employees with CEO-sized ambitions
  • Anyone looking to inject creativity into their leadership style

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Decision-Making Libros: Superforecasting de

Superforecasting

Philip E. Tetlock & Dan Gardner
The Art and Science of Prediction
3.8 (137 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Superforecasting?

Superforecasting (2015) delves into the art and science of predicting the future, highlighting how most individuals, even experts, often falter in their forecasting abilities. Through captivating stories of successes and failures, as well as interviews with high-profile decision-makers, it unveils the secrets behind effective forecasting: a combination of evidence-based thinking, probabilistic reasoning, accountability, and adaptability.

¿Quién debería leer Superforecasting?

  • Aspiring decision-makers seeking insight into forecasting techniques
  • Science enthusiasts interested in probability and prediction
  • Amateur forecasters and wannabe superforecasters looking to hone their skills

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Decision-Making Libros: Don't Overthink It de

Don't Overthink It

Anne Bogel
Make Easier Decisions, Stop Second-Guessing, and Bring More Joy to Your Life
4.4 (1009 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Don't Overthink It?

Don't Overthink It (2020) unveils the mental entanglements that come with constant rumination, highlighting how overthinking can rob us of time and precious moments. Drawing on her own experience as an overthinker, Anne Bogel provides readers with tangible solutions to break free from the chains of repetitive, negative thought patterns. 

¿Quién debería leer Don't Overthink It?

  • Individuals seeking personal growth
  • Avid readers of self-help and personal development
  • Admirers of Anne Bogel's work

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Decision-Making Libros: Playing to Win de

Playing to Win

A.G. Lafley & Roger L. Martin
How Strategy Really Works
3.6 (395 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Playing to Win?

Playing to Win (2013) introduces a strategic framework that illustrates how companies can achieve success by making deliberate and well-considered choices. It delves into the "Five Choices Framework," detailing essential decisions that leaders must make to develop winning strategies. Using real-world examples, it emphasizes that a disciplined approach to strategy can create sustainable competitive advantage and turn companies into industry leaders.

¿Quién debería leer Playing to Win?

  • Entrepreneurs looking to refine their business strategy for market dominance
  • Business students curious about practical strategic frameworks used by leading corporations
  • Start-up founders looking to position their ventures for success in competitive markets

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Decision-Making Libros: Financial Intelligence de

Financial Intelligence

Karen Berman & Joe Knigh with John Case
A Manager's Guide to Knowing What the Numbers Really Mean
3.7 (273 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Financial Intelligence?

Financial Intelligence (2006) is an indispensable guide for managers seeking to interpret financial data. It’s known to be one of the clearest and most practical resources for decision makers without a background in finance.

¿Quién debería leer Financial Intelligence?

  • Managers who need to make numbers-based decisions
  • Entrepreneurs who want to make the numbers work for them
  • Anyone who’s ever stared in confusion at an income statement

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Decision-Making Libros: The Art of Clear Thinking de

The Art of Clear Thinking

Hasard Lee
A Stealth Fighter Pilot's Timeless Rules for Making Tough Decisions
3.7 (638 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Art of Clear Thinking?

The Art of Clear Thinking (2023) is a practical guide to decision-making as seen through the lens of a US fighter pilot. It introduces readers to the ACE Helix framework employed by those engaged in air combat while prompting you to consider how the underlying principles could be of benefit in your own life. 

¿Quién debería leer The Art of Clear Thinking?

  • Key decision-makers in any field
  • Individuals keen to improve their ability to think clearly and critically 
  • People interested in military operations

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Decision-Making Libros: How to Win at Chess de

How to Win at Chess

Levy Rozman
The Ultimate Guide for Beginners and Beyond
3.5 (77 ratings)
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¿De qué trata How to Win at Chess?

How to Win at Chess (2021) is a comprehensive beginner-oriented guide to the ancient game of chess. Packed with insights into openings, endings, tactics, and strategy, it provides a clear, structured path for players to get to grips with the fundamentals of the game, and build on their skills.

¿Quién debería leer How to Win at Chess?

  • Beginners wanting to learn fundamental chess strategies
  • Chess players aiming to improve their tactics and gameplay
  • Fans of GothamChess’s YouTube channel

42
Decision-Making Libros: Your Next Five Moves de

Your Next Five Moves

Patrick Bet-David
Master the Art of Business Strategy
4.0 (102 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Your Next Five Moves?

Your Next Five Moves (2020) focuses on strategic thinking and how to master the art of anticipating future challenges and opportunities. It provides guidance on clarifying goals, understanding oneself and others, and developing a step-by-step plan to achieve success in business and life.  Through practical insights and actionable strategies, it empowers individuals to think multiple steps ahead and make informed decisions that drive long-term success.

¿Quién debería leer Your Next Five Moves?

  • Aspiring entrepreneurs seeking strategic guidance and business success
  • Business leaders looking to refine their decision-making skills
  • Anyone interested in mastering long-term planning and foresight

43
Decision-Making Libros: Don't Believe Everything You Think de

Don't Believe Everything You Think

Joseph Nguyen
Why Your Thinking is the Beginning & End of Suffering
4.5 (461 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Don't Believe Everything You Think?

Don’t Believe Everything You Think (2022) is a guide to overcoming anxiety, self-doubt, and self-sabotage. Rejecting feel-good clichés about motivation and willpower, it draws on timeless Buddhist wisdom to demonstrate how thinking entangles us in a life of suffering – and how we can free ourselves from that trap. 

¿Quién debería leer Don't Believe Everything You Think?

  • Overthinkers and self-sabotagers
  • Anyone interested in Buddhist perspectives on pain and suffering
  • Spiritual seekers and explorers  

44
Decision-Making Libros: Real-Time Leadership de

Real-Time Leadership

David Noble & Carol Kauffman
Find Your Winning Moves When the Stakes Are High
3.7 (35 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Real-Time Leadership?

Real-Time Leadership (2021) dives into how leaders can make quick and strategic decisions during high stakes situations using the practical M-O-V-E framework.

¿Quién debería leer Real-Time Leadership?

  • Emerging leaders
  • Experienced decision-makers
  • Individuals in high-stakes roles

45
Decision-Making Libros: Effective Decision-Making de

Effective Decision-Making

Edoardo Binda Zane
How to Make Better Decisions Under Uncertainty and Pressure
3.6 (64 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Effective Decision-Making?

Effective Decision-Making (2016) explores the art and science of making better decisions amidst the challenges of uncertainty and pressure. It provides you with a comprehensive toolkit for improving decision-making processes, focusing on techniques that foster critical thinking, strategic analysis, and collaborative problem-solving.

¿Quién debería leer Effective Decision-Making?

  • Managers and executives who need to make the big calls
  • Entrepreneurs who want to make quick and effective decisions 
  • Brainstormers looking to up their game

46
Decision-Making Libros: How to Walk into a Room de

How to Walk into a Room

Emily P. Freeman
The Art of Knowing When to Stay and When to Walk Away
3.7 (269 ratings)
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¿De qué trata How to Walk into a Room?

How to Walk Into a Room (2024) talks about the big decisions in life and how to make them. Learn how to assess your life, make a plan on how to change things that aren’t working for you, and put that plan into action. 

¿Quién debería leer How to Walk into a Room?

  • Anyone facing a pivotal moment in their life
  • Procrastinators looking to make a big move
  • People looking for a push forward in life

47
Decision-Making Libros: You Need a Budget de

You Need a Budget

Jesse Mecham
The Proven System for Breaking the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Cycle, Getting Out of Debt, and Living the Life You Want
4.4 (189 ratings)
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¿De qué trata You Need a Budget?

You Need a Budget (2017) is a practical guide to managing personal finances through a unique, four-rule method. It will teach you how to break the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle, gain control over your money, and achieve your financial goals by giving every dollar a job. It emphasizes proactive budgeting, adjusting to financial changes, and building a healthier relationship with money to enhance your overall life satisfaction.

¿Quién debería leer You Need a Budget?

  • Students or young professionals building their first budget 
  • Professionals who want to demystify their finances
  • Anyone sick of living paycheck-to-paycheck

48
Decision-Making Libros: High Road Leadership de

High Road Leadership

John C. Maxwell
Bringing People Together in a World That Divides
4.7 (117 ratings)
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¿De qué trata High Road Leadership?

High Road Leadership (2024) is a guide for leaders who want to make a positive, lasting impact through integrity and generosity. It has insights and advice for anyone interested in becoming a successful leader who makes a meaningful difference.

¿Quién debería leer High Road Leadership?

  • Managers and executives looking for inspiration
  • Anyone in a leadership position
  • People looking to have an impact on others

49
Decision-Making Libros: When Panic Attacks de

When Panic Attacks

David D. Burns
The New, Drug-Free Anxiety Therapy That Can Change Your Life
4.2 (20 ratings)
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00:00

¿De qué trata When Panic Attacks?

When Panic Attacks (2006) provides insights and techniques for managing anxiety and panic attacks using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). It offers a drug-free approach to treating anxiety disorders by identifying and challenging distorted thoughts, conducting behavioral experiments, and utilizing mindfulness and relaxation techniques.

¿Quién debería leer When Panic Attacks?

  • Mental health professionals and therapists
  • Caregivers supporting someone with anxiety disorders
  • Individuals experiencing anxiety and panic attacks

50
Decision-Making Libros: Beyond Getting By de

Beyond Getting By

Holly Trantham
The Financial Diet's Guide to Abundant and Intentional Living
3.5 (41 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Beyond Getting By?

Beyond Getting By (2024) is a guide for those looking to integrate financial management with personal fulfillment, emphasizing the use of money as a tool to enhance life quality. It offers practical advice and exercises to help readers define their budget philosophy, negotiate for raises, and balance their personal and professional lives to avoid burnout​.

¿Quién debería leer Beyond Getting By?

  • Women seeking to improve financial literacy and independence
  • Individuals interested in holistic financial and life planning
  • Professionals aiming to balance career and personal life

51
Decision-Making Libros: The Art of Reading Minds de

The Art of Reading Minds

Henrik Fexeus
Understand Others to Get What You Want
3.8 (207 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Art of Reading Minds?

The Art of Reading Minds (2019) explains how we unconsciously reveal our thoughts and emotions through nonverbal cues, and provides practical tips rooted in cognitive psychology to decipher those cues and influence others’ thoughts and beliefs. By mastering the techniques outlined, we can heighten self-awareness, improve persuasion skills, and gain insights into what others are truly thinking and feeling.

¿Quién debería leer The Art of Reading Minds?

  • Connection-seekers wishing to gain a deeper insight into other people’s thoughts and emotions
  • Communicators who want to use psychology and mentalism to improve their persuasive skills
  • Anyone who’s always wondered how mentalists “read minds”

52
Decision-Making Libros: Difficult Conversations Don't Have to Be Difficult de

Difficult Conversations Don't Have to Be Difficult

Jon Gordon & Amy P. Kelly
A Simple, Smart Way to Make Your Relationships and Team Better
3.8 (166 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Difficult Conversations Don't Have to Be Difficult?

Difficult Conversations Don’t Have to Be Difficult (2024) is a practical guide to navigating challenging discussions. With a focus on work relationships, it provides a step-by-step method to approach difficult conversations with confidence, empathy, and skill. In doing so, it helps transform potential conflicts into opportunities for growth and positive change.

¿Quién debería leer Difficult Conversations Don't Have to Be Difficult?

  • Anyone looking to improve their communication skills
  • Business leaders wanting to strengthen their interpersonal skills and build strong teams
  • HR professionals looking for additional strategies for handling conflict

53
Decision-Making Libros: Anatomy of a Breakthrough de

Anatomy of a Breakthrough

Adam Alter
How to Get Unstuck When It Matters Most
4.3 (91 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Anatomy of a Breakthrough?

Anatomy of a Breakthrough (2024) uncovers the secrets to overcoming obstacles and creative blocks by looking at human nature and the habits of successful performers, thinkers, and creatives. It offers practical strategies that will break through barriers and transform your own habits by mastering the balance between experimentation and action.

¿Quién debería leer Anatomy of a Breakthrough?

  • Anyone suffering from a creative block
  • Individuals seeking practical strategies to overcome career obstacles
  • Those interested in developing resilience and finding innovative solutions to life's greatest challenges

54
Decision-Making Libros: Red Flags, Green Flags de

Red Flags, Green Flags

Ali Fenwick
Modern Psychology for Everyday Drama
4.2 (70 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Red Flags, Green Flags?

Red Flags, Green Flags (2024) is a guide for tackling tough relationship situations while keeping your sanity intact. Full of encouraging wisdom and actionable advice, it dives deep into the signs of good and bad behavior in interpersonal relationships, and how to handle both. 

¿Quién debería leer Red Flags, Green Flags?

  • Anyone looking for healthier relationships at home, work, and play
  • Those on a journey of self discovery, ready to clarify their values and needs
  • Employees looking to create healthier office dynamics, and navigate tricky situations at work

55
Decision-Making Libros: Leadership Strategy de

Leadership Strategy

Powerful Business Solutions
The Art & Science of Decision-Making
4.2 (38 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Leadership Strategy?

Leadership Strategy (2023) explores the mindsets and strategies of today’s boldest innovators, teaching you how to challenge assumptions and unlock creative breakthroughs. It offers actionable advice and real-world leadership examples to help you think exponentially, foster an entrepreneurial culture, and turn your transformational ideas into revolutionary realities.

¿Quién debería leer Leadership Strategy?

  • Aspiring business leaders seeking visionary leadership strategies
  • Entrepreneurs aiming to innovate and disrupt their industries
  • Business professionals striving for transformative organizational change

56
Decision-Making Libros: Start Now. Get Perfect Later. de

Start Now. Get Perfect Later.

Rob Moore
Make Quick, Smart Decisions, and Overcome Procrastination
4.3 (88 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Start Now. Get Perfect Later.?

Start Now. Get Perfect Later. (2018) offers a kick in the butt to anyone coping with procrastination and perfectionism. With actionable advice on decision-making, time management, and leveraging intuition, it empowers readers to start taking steps toward their goals today, rather than waiting for an ideal moment that may never come.

¿Quién debería leer Start Now. Get Perfect Later.?

  • Anyone in need of motivation
  • People struggling with a fear of failure
  • Entrepreneurs with a good idea but little confidence

57
Decision-Making Libros: Principles de

Principles

Ray Dalio
Life and Work
3.8 (133 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Principles?

Principles (2017) is a comprehensive guide on personal and professional development, based on the author's own experiences as the founder of Bridgewater Associates. Focusing on radical truth and transparency, the book emphasizes how having a set of core principles guiding every action can make decision-making an easy process, no matter what situation you’re in. 

¿Quién debería leer Principles?

  • Managers who want to become better leaders
  • Entrepreneurs interested in starting their own business 
  • Readers curious about personal growth and improvement

58
Decision-Making Libros: Ambition de

Ambition

Gilbert Brim
How We Manage Success and Failure Throughout Our Lives
4.1 (26 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Ambition?

Ambition (1992) explores the psychology of striving, drawing on both research and real-life examples. It reveals how we constantly adjust our expectations after achieving success, quickly moving on to new goals without lingering on our accomplishments.

¿Quién debería leer Ambition?

  • Personal and professional growth seekers
  • People struggling to balance their goals and fulfillment
  • Curious minds interested in motivational psychology

59
Decision-Making Libros: On the Edge de

On the Edge

Nate Silver
The Art of Risking Everything
4.1 (62 ratings)
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¿De qué trata On the Edge?

On the Edge (2024) explores the world of risk-takers who shape modern life, from poker players and hedge fund managers to venture capitalists and crypto enthusiasts. It delves into the strategies and mindsets of those who thrive in high-stakes environments, offering insights into how they navigate uncertainty and use risk to their advantage. Through a blend of storytelling and analysis, it sheds light on the art of risk and its pivotal role in today's rapidly changing world.

¿Quién debería leer On the Edge?

  • Entrepreneurs and business leaders facing strategic decisions
  • Investors looking to systematize their thinking
  • Anyone interested in understanding risk and uncertainty

60
Decision-Making Libros: The Power of Not Thinking de

The Power of Not Thinking

Simon Roberts
How Our Bodies Learn and Why We Should Trust Them
4.0 (182 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Power of Not Thinking?

The Power of Not Thinking (2020) explores the concept of embodied knowledge – information unconsciously stored by our bodies. It explains how this tacit knowledge influences our decision-making and actions across various aspects of life, challenging readers to trust their instincts and physical intelligence.

¿Quién debería leer The Power of Not Thinking?

  • Business leaders navigating complex industries
  • Those who marvel at artists’ and performers’ ability to improvise
  • Anyone interested in the body’s role in cognition

61
Decision-Making Libros: Critical Thinking de

Critical Thinking

Richard Paul, Linda Elder
Tools for Taking Charge of Your Learning and Your Life
4.1 (217 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Critical Thinking?

Critical Thinking (2013) explores how to enhance cognitive skills and decision-making abilities using basic principles of thinking. It offers guidance on overcoming cognitive biases, developing more logical reasoning, and applying these skills to all aspects of life, from careers to personal relationships.

¿Quién debería leer Critical Thinking?

  • Professionals looking to improve their analytical and critical thinking skills
  • People wishing to release themselves from conditioned thought patterns and assumptions
  • Anyone seeking to open their mind and broaden their mental horizons

62
Decision-Making Libros: Negotiation Made Simple de

Negotiation Made Simple

John Lowry
A Practical Guide for Making Strategic Decisions, Finding Solutions, and Delivering the Best Deal
4.4 (182 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Negotiation Made Simple?

Negotiation Made Simple (2024) is a practical guide to mastering the art of negotiation in both professional and personal contexts. The book outlines five essential skills that anyone can develop to become a more effective negotiator, transforming everyday interactions into opportunities for mutual benefit and long-term success.. 

¿Quién debería leer Negotiation Made Simple?

  • Business professionals negotiating deals, contracts, and partnerships
  • Parents and partners dealing with conflict-resolution and decision-making
  • Anyone navigating complex stakeholder interests and building consensus

63
Decision-Making Libros: Pivot or Die de

Pivot or Die

Gary Shapiro
How Leaders Thrive When Everything Changes
4.2 (24 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Pivot or Die?

Pivot or Die (2024) offers a framework for leaders to navigate rapid changes and challenges in the technology and business world. It explains how embracing different types of pivots – whether in response to failure, success, or unforeseen circumstances – can help organizations stay agile and competitive. Through case studies and lessons, it highlights the critical role of adaptability in achieving long-term success.

¿Quién debería leer Pivot or Die?

  • Technology entrepreneurs looking to withstand industry disruptions
  • Startup founders seeking strategies for growth and pivoting
  • Professionals involved in change management or strategic planning

64
Decision-Making Libros: The Suggestible Brain de

The Suggestible Brain

Amir Raz
The Science and Magic of How We Make Up Our Minds
4.2 (128 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Suggestible Brain?

The Suggestible Brain (2024) explores how the power of suggestion can shape our perceptions, beliefs, and physiology. In a wide ranging analysis that touches on human evolution, the placebo effect, the Salem Witch trials and more, it persuasively makes the case that suggestion is among humankind’s most powerful tools of influence. 

¿Quién debería leer The Suggestible Brain?

  • Psychologists who want to understand how suggestion impacts mental health
  • Healthcare professionals fascinated by the mind-body connection
  • Anyone who wants to use the power of suggestion to their advantage

65
Decision-Making Libros: A Liberated Mind de

A Liberated Mind

Steven C. Hayes
How to Pivot Toward What Matters
4.4 (101 ratings)
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¿De qué trata A Liberated Mind?

A Liberated Mind (2019) presents a practical framework for developing psychological flexibility through six key mental shifts, based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). It demonstrates how to move from struggling with thoughts and feelings to accepting them as natural experiences while taking meaningful action guided by personal values.

¿Quién debería leer A Liberated Mind?

  • Those going through major life transitions or facing difficult decisions
  • People experiencing anxiety, stress, or recurring unwanted thoughts
  • Anyone who wants to develop a healthier relationship with difficult thoughts and emotions

66
Decision-Making Libros: The Leader's Guide to Mindfulness de

The Leader's Guide to Mindfulness

Audrey Tang
How to Use Soft Skills to Get Hard Results
3.7 (27 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Leader's Guide to Mindfulness?

The Leader’s Guide to Mindfulness (2018) explores how the “soft” skill of mindfulness can deliver leaders “hard” results at work, at home, and beyond. Through actionable insights, it emphasizes the importance of aligning personal values with professional objectives, enabling leaders to inspire and motivate others in a way that is both sustainable and authentic.

¿Quién debería leer The Leader's Guide to Mindfulness?

  • Leaders seeking to foster healthier and more productive work environments 
  • Anyone struggling to find a sustainable work-life balance 
  • Coaches or mentors supporting leadership development 

67
Decision-Making Libros: This Is Strategy de

This Is Strategy

Seth Godin
Make Better Plans
4.1 (95 ratings)
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¿De qué trata This Is Strategy?

This is Strategy (2024) explores strategy as a mindset rather than a rigid plan, encouraging you to embrace adaptability and intentionality in your decision-making. It offers insights on influencing systems and prioritizing long-term goals to create meaningful, sustainable change.

¿Quién debería leer This Is Strategy?

  • Innovators seeking to influence systems and drive change
  • Problem-solvers creating impactful and sustainable strategies
  • Decision-makers balancing short-term actions with future outcomes

68
Decision-Making Libros: The Purposeful Decision Maker de

The Purposeful Decision Maker

Pádraig Ó Céidigh
A Guide to Making Great Decisions in Life and Business
4.0 (49 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Purposeful Decision Maker?

The Purposeful Decision Maker (2024) shares valuable tools and real-world insights to help you make better, more confident choices in both life and business. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just getting started, these tips will transform how you approach your toughest choices with clarity and confidence. It’s time to stop the guesswork and start making strategic decisions. 

¿Quién debería leer The Purposeful Decision Maker?

  • Leaders looking to make smarter, values-driven decisions
  • Entrepreneurs building purposeful and resilient businesses
  • Anyone seeking personal growth through better decision-making

69
Decision-Making Libros: Help Me, I'm Stuck de

Help Me, I'm Stuck

Vaughn Carter
Six Proven Methods to Shift Your Mindset From Self-Sabotage to Self-Improvement
4.1 (48 ratings)
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00:00

¿De qué trata Help Me, I'm Stuck?

Help Me, I’m Stuck (2022) explores six actionable methods to overcome self-sabotaging behaviors and foster personal growth. It emphasizes shifting negative thought patterns, silencing the inner critic, and adopting practices like gratitude and empathy to create a healthier mindset. By addressing mental, emotional, and even nutritional factors, it provides a comprehensive approach to overall self-improvement.

¿Quién debería leer Help Me, I'm Stuck?

  • Self-improvement enthusiasts seeking to overcome self-sabotaging behaviors
  • Busy professionals aiming to improve personal productivity
  • Anyone exploring ways to enhance mental well-being

70
Decision-Making Libros: The Two Fundamental Problems of Ethics de

The Two Fundamental Problems of Ethics

Arthur Schopenhauer
A rigorous investigation of moral philosophy’s deepest questions
4.5 (79 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Two Fundamental Problems of Ethics?

The Two Fundamental Problems of Ethics (1841) united two earlier prize-winning essays that challenge traditional moral philosophy by placing compassion, rather than reason, at the heart of ethical behavior. They explore how genuine moral conduct emerges from the complex interplay between individual character and compassion, offering a revolutionary approach to understanding human motivation and the development of moral behavior. 

¿Quién debería leer The Two Fundamental Problems of Ethics?

  • Mindfulness practitioners interested in the relationship between self-knowledge and ethical behavior
  • Those interested in the historical roots of empathy in therapeutic practice
  • Anyone questioning the relationship between free will and moral responsibility

71
Decision-Making Libros: 5 Types of People Who Can Ruin Your Life de

5 Types of People Who Can Ruin Your Life

Bill Eddy
Identifying and Dealing with Narcissists, Sociopaths, and Other High-Conflict Personalities
4.2 (93 ratings)
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00:00

¿De qué trata 5 Types of People Who Can Ruin Your Life?

5 Types of People Who Can Ruin Your Life (2018) explores high-conflict personalities – those with borderline, narcissistic, paranoid, antisocial, or histrionic traits – who create chaos and harm through volatile emotions, aggression, and blame. It provides actionable advice for protecting yourself, building healthier relationships, and even addressing your own tendencies toward high-conflict behavior.

¿Quién debería leer 5 Types of People Who Can Ruin Your Life?

  • Family members who want to manage challenging relationships
  • Managers who need to deal with high-conflict individuals in the workplace
  • Therapists who want to support the victims of high-conflict personalities

72
Decision-Making Libros: The One Minute Manager Meets the Monkey de

The One Minute Manager Meets the Monkey

Kenneth H. Blanchard, William Oncken, Hal Burrows
Don’t Take On the Problem if the Problem Isn’t Yours. That Monkey Doesn’t Belong to You!
4.4 (56 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The One Minute Manager Meets the Monkey?

The One Minute Manager Meets the Monkey (1989) is a business parable which explores how managers can improve productivity and reduce stress by mastering the art of delegation. It introduces the concept of “monkeys,” representing tasks or responsibilities that often shift unnecessarily from employees to managers. By keeping these monkeys with their rightful owners, it helps leaders focus on their priorities while empowering team members to take ownership of their work.

¿Quién debería leer The One Minute Manager Meets the Monkey?

  • Managers seeking to improve delegation and time management
  • Team leaders aiming to empower their team members
  • Professionals interested in enhancing leadership efficiency skills

73
Decision-Making Libros: Start with No de

Start with No

Jim Camp
The Negotiating Tools That the Pros Don't Want You to Know
3.8 (18 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Start with No?

Start with No (2002) offers a bold, unconventional approach to negotiation that applies to everything from high-stakes business deals to everyday family decisions. It introduces a practical framework designed to help negotiators stay in control, prioritize what truly matters, and achieve long-term, meaningful results. By applying these strategies, negotiators can approach both complex agreements and routine conversations with greater clarity, confidence, and effectiveness.

¿Quién debería leer Start with No?

  • Professionals seeking more effective negotiation results
  • Individuals who dislike aggressive bargaining tactics
  • Leaders seeking to boost their deal-making confidence

74
Decision-Making Libros: Change Anything de

Change Anything

Kerry Patterson
The New Science of Personal Success
4.2 (39 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Change Anything?

Change Anything (2011) presents a comprehensive approach to improving your life both at work and beyond, emphasizing the power of subtle influences over traditional willpower. It explores why common efforts often fail and demonstrates how you can harness influential forces to achieve meaningful and lasting change. It encourages you to rethink your behavior and adopt strategies that will lead to consistent success.

¿Quién debería leer Change Anything?

  • Personal growth and development seekers
  • Professionals looking to improve their productivity and performance
  • Those stuck in a rut looking to break free from old habits

75
Decision-Making Libros: The Next Level de

The Next Level

Scott Eblin
What Insiders Know About Executive Success
4.2 (6 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Next Level?

The Next Level (2010) addresses the challenging transition to executive roles, providing a practical framework for identifying which behaviors to maintain and which to leave behind when stepping into higher leadership positions. With specific guidance on both what to embrace and what to avoid, it helps newly promoted executives build the confidence and capabilities needed for success at the next level.

¿Quién debería leer The Next Level?

  • Newly promoted execs navigating those crucial first months of a new role
  • High performers eyeing the next level of their career
  • Mentors and coaches guiding others through leadership transitions

76
Decision-Making Libros: You Don't Need a Budget de

You Don't Need a Budget

Dana Miranda
Spend Without Shame, and Manage Money with Ease
3.9 (48 ratings)
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00:00

¿De qué trata You Don't Need a Budget?

You Don’t Need a Budget (2024) challenges conventional personal finance advice by rejecting rigid budgeting rules and shame-based money management. It presents a liberating alternative that acknowledges systemic inequalities and makes financial planning accessible to everyone, particularly those left behind by traditional capitalist structures.

¿Quién debería leer You Don't Need a Budget?

  • People feeling trapped or guilty about their current budgeting approach
  • Young professionals questioning traditional financial advice
  • Social justice-minded individuals wanting to align money choices with their values

77
Decision-Making Libros: Getting It Done When You're Depressed de

Getting It Done When You're Depressed

Julie A. Fast, John Preston
50 Strategies for Keeping Your Life on Track
4.2 (81 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Getting It Done When You're Depressed?

Getting It Done When You’re Depressed (2021) offers 50 practical strategies to break the cycle of unproductivity and regain control of your life while managing depression. It provides step-by-step guidance on shifting your mindset and creating a daily structure tailored to your needs. With its actionable advice, it will empower you to overcome mental health challenges and live a more fulfilling life.

¿Quién debería leer Getting It Done When You're Depressed?

  • Individuals struggling with depression
  • People seeking actionable mental health improvement strategies
  • Friends and family supporting someone with depression

78
Decision-Making Libros: The Unaccountability Machine de

The Unaccountability Machine

Dan Davies
Why Big Systems Make Terrible Decisions & And How the World Lost Its Mind
3.7 (3 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Unaccountability Machine?

The Unaccountability Machine (2024) explores how large institutions and systems often lead to decisions that defy logic and accountability. It examines the role of bureaucracy, misaligned incentives, and structural complexity in creating environments where responsibility is diffused and poor outcomes become inevitable. Drawing on insights from management cybernetics, it also proposes strategies to identify and address these systemic flaws.

¿Quién debería leer The Unaccountability Machine?

  • Curious professionals navigating large bureaucratic systems
  • Strategic policymakers addressing institutional inefficiencies
  • Practical problem-solvers tackling complex organizational challenges

79
Decision-Making Libros: Defy de

Defy

Sunita Sah
The Power of No in a World That Demands Yes
3.8 (30 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Defy?

Defy (2025) explores the pervasive societal pressures that lead people to comply against their better judgment and presents groundbreaking research on how to resist these forces. It introduces a revolutionary framework for understanding and practicing defiance as a positive force, offering practical strategies for speaking up and making decisions that align with your values.

¿Quién debería leer Defy?

  • Leaders and managers responsible for building ethical organizational cultures
  • Professionals navigating complex ethical decisions in their places of work
  • Activists seeking to create systemic change from within institutions

80
Decision-Making Libros: Hope de

Hope

Pope Francis, Jorge Mario Bergoglio
The Autobiography
4.3 (131 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Hope?

Hope (2025) tells, in his own words, the story of Pope Francis’s remarkable life. From the streets of Buenos Aires to the palaces of the Vatican, learn about the remarkable events that have shaped the life and spirituality of the head of the Catholic Church.

¿Quién debería leer Hope?

  • Catholics who want a deeply personal insight into the life of the Pope
  • Skeptics open to having their assumptions about Pope Francis overturned
  • Anyone with an interest in contemporary spirituality and religion

81
Decision-Making Libros: The Pause Principle de

The Pause Principle

Cynthia Kane
How to Keep Your Cool in Tough Situations
4.0 (34 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Pause Principle?

The Pause Principle (2025) examines how workplace reactivity weakens organizations and undermines leadership effectiveness. Instead of reacting impulsively, it advocates for mindfulness-based strategies that foster intentional decision-making. Through a comprehensive framework, it guides leaders in transforming reactive habits into thoughtful responses – helping them build stronger teams, make better decisions, and cultivate a culture of trust and innovation.

¿Quién debería leer The Pause Principle?

  • Rising professionals hoping to build on their emotional intelligence
  • Experienced leaders looking to break long-standing patterns of reactive behavior
  • Anyone aiming to manage stress better in tough situations

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Decision-Making Libros: Judgement at Work de

Judgement at Work

Andrew Likierman
Making Better Choices
4.3 (22 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Judgement at Work?

Judgement at Work (2025) explores the critical role of sound judgment in decision-making for managers and business leaders. It introduces a six-part framework designed to enhance judgment, helping you make better choices, assess risks, and identify trustworthy people. Drawing on extensive research and expertise, it offers you practical strategies to improve your decision-making and drive success at both personal and organizational levels.

¿Quién debería leer Judgement at Work?

  • Business and organizational leaders
  • Decision-makers in high-stakes environments
  • Individuals seeking better judgment and critical thinking skills

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Decision-Making Libros: Needy de

Needy

Mara Glatzel
How to Advocate for Your Needs and Claim Your Sovereignty
4.4 (32 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Needy?

Needy (2023) explores the importance of recognizing, honoring, and advocating for personal needs as a pathway to self-acceptance and empowerment. It challenges the societal expectation of self-sacrifice and encourages you to embrace your desires without guilt. Through personal stories, reflective exercises, and practical guidance, it helps you cultivate a deeper connection with yourself and your well-being.

¿Quién debería leer Needy?

  • Overwhelmed caregivers struggling to prioritize their needs
  • Self-critical perfectionists seeking self-acceptance and balance
  • People interested in redefining self-worth and empowerment

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Decision-Making Libros: Managing Up de

Managing Up

Melody Wilding
How to Get What You Need from the People in Charge
4.3 (54 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Managing Up?

Managing Up (2025) offers practical strategies for managing workplace power dynamics and strengthening relationships with leaders. It will provide you with the tools to gain influence, advocate for your needs, and increase your authority without changing job titles. By distilling key workplace challenges into ten essential conversations, it helps you to communicate with confidence, set boundaries, and position yourself for success.

¿Quién debería leer Managing Up?

  • Career-driven professionals aiming for stability and growth
  • Managers and leaders improving team communication and decision-making
  • Job seekers and career changers planning their next move

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Decision-Making Libros: Tiny Experiments de

Tiny Experiments

Anne-Laure Le Cunff
How to Live Freely in a Goal-Obsessed World
4.7 (17 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Tiny Experiments?

Tiny Experiments (2025) challenges traditional goal-setting by advocating for a playful, experimental approach to your personal growth. It encourages you to embrace uncertainty through small, low-risk experiments that promote self-discovery and adaptability. By shifting away from rigid objectives, it will help you cultivate a more fulfilling and dynamic way of living.

¿Quién debería leer Tiny Experiments?

  • Curious experimenters seeking a flexible approach to growth
  • Creative thinkers interested in exploring new possibilities
  • Open-minded people willing to embrace uncertainty and change

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Decision-Making Libros: What to Do When You Become the Boss de

What to Do When You Become the Boss

Bob Selden
How New Managers Become Successful Managers
4.4 (61 ratings)
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¿De qué trata What to Do When You Become the Boss?

What to Do When You Become the Boss (2007) offers practical strategies for effectively managing in all directions: upward, downward, and inward. This accessible manual covers essential management skills from team leadership and performance management to decision-making and self-management, serving as both an introduction for new managers and a reference tool for experienced leaders navigating workplace challenges.

¿Quién debería leer What to Do When You Become the Boss?

  • New managers seeking guidance on immediate challenges
  • Aspiring managers ready to demonstrate their management potential
  • Experienced managers who want to brush up their team leadership skills

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Decision-Making Libros: Pig Wrestling de

Pig Wrestling

Pete Lindsay, Mark Bawden
The Brilliantly Simple Way to Solve Problems and Create Change
3.7 (19 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Pig Wrestling?

Pig Wrestling (2019) offers a memorable story showing how to approach seemingly impossible problems. Follow a stressed manager guided by an unusual barista through a process for reframing difficulties. The process reveals methods drawn from top performers, helping you handle messy situations with greater clarity.

¿Quién debería leer Pig Wrestling?

  • Managers seeking fresh ways to handle stubborn team difficulties smoothly
  • Anyone feeling blocked by recurring problems in work or life
  • People facing complex environments who need clearer thinking tools now

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Decision-Making Libros: Flip It de

Flip It

Michael Heppell
How to Get the Best Out of Everything
4.4 (86 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Flip It?

Flip It (2009) introduces a simple but powerful approach to thinking and acting that helps you get the best from any situation. It encourages you to challenge automatic reactions, shift unhelpful habits, and respond with greater clarity, confidence, and control. Whether you’re feeling stuck, stressed, or short on time, it shows how a change in perspective can lead to better outcomes – at work, at home, and in everyday life.

¿Quién debería leer Flip It?

  • Professionals aiming to handle challenges with more clarity
  • Habit-builders looking to shift mindset and follow through
  • Confidence-seekers ready to upgrade their daily thinking

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Decision-Making Libros: Taming the Molecule of More de

Taming the Molecule of More

Michael E. Long
A Step-by-Step Guide to Make Dopamine Work for You
4.2 (44 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Taming the Molecule of More?

Taming the Molecule of More (2025) provides practical methods for guiding the brain chemical that fuels your drive and wanting. You’ll get insights into managing urges, sparking motivation when it flags, and handling modern situations from relationships to digital distractions. Its step-by-step approach shows how dopamine can support you, leading to greater satisfaction and personal command in daily life.

¿Quién debería leer Taming the Molecule of More?

  • People seeking science-backed strategies for managing daily motivation
  • Individuals wanting control over modern habits like tech use
  • Anyone curious about the brain chemistry of satisfaction and dissatisfaction

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Decision-Making Libros: Conquering Crisis de

Conquering Crisis

Admiral William H. McRaven
Ten Lessons to Learn Before You Need Them
4.6 (29 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Conquering Crisis?

Conquering Crisis (2025) draws on Admiral William H. McRaven’s experience leading through global conflicts to offer a blueprint for navigating turbulent times with courage, clarity, and resilience. It distills lessons from history, military strategy, and personal leadership into a guide for individuals and institutions facing unprecedented challenges. Emphasizing adaptability and moral fortitude, it encourages readers to prepare, act decisively, and inspire others in moments of crisis. 

¿Quién debería leer Conquering Crisis?

  • Entrepreneurs looking for strategies to steer their companies through uncertainty
  • Emergency responders and crisis managers
  • Anyone looking for advice on how to cultivate discipline and resilience under stress

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Decision-Making Libros: Shatterproof de

Shatterproof

Tasha Eurich
How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos (and Why Resilience Alone Isn’t Enough)
4.3 (12 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Shatterproof?

Shatterproof (2025) offers a groundbreaking alternative to traditional ideas about resilience, revealing why mere “bouncing back” from difficulties is not sufficient or sustainable. It provides a practical, four-step roadmap for transforming life’s challenges into opportunities for authentic growth, and fulfilling one’s core psychological needs to emerge stronger than before. 

¿Quién debería leer Shatterproof?

  • High-achieving professionals experiencing burnout from constantly “pushing through”
  • Self-development enthusiasts interested in evidence-based psychological frameworks
  • Anyone experiencing a major life disruption who wants to grow from the experience

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Decision-Making Libros: The Creativity Choice de

The Creativity Choice

Zorana Ivcevic Pringle
The Science of Making Decisions to Turn Ideas Into Action
4.9 (9 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Creativity Choice?

The Creativity Choice (2025) dismantles the myth that creativity is a fixed trait and shows that it’s a series of choices anyone can learn to make. Grounded in decades of scientific research, it explains how creativity emerges through motivation, mindset, and deliberate action – and offers practical strategies for turning ideas into real outcomes in every area of your life.

¿Quién debería leer The Creativity Choice?

  • Anyone looking to boost creativity in their daily work
  • Leaders aiming to foster innovation on their teams
  • Creatives feeling stuck or uninspired

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Decision-Making Libros: Status Games  de

Status Games

Loretta Breuning
Why We Play and How to Stop
4.2 (34 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Status Games ?

Status Games (2021) explores how the pursuit of social status drives much of human behavior, tracing these instincts back to our brain’s evolutionary roots. It explains how our brains reward status-seeking with feel-good chemicals like serotonin, shaping the way we interact, compete, and compare ourselves to others. 

¿Quién debería leer Status Games ?

  • Anyone interested in better understanding social comparison
  • Students studying human behavior or psychology
  • Coaches and therapists supporting personal development

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Decision-Making Libros: Delay, Deny, Defend de

Delay, Deny, Defend

Jay M. Feinman
Why Insurers Don’t Pay Claims and What You Can Do About It
4.0 (2 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Delay, Deny, Defend?

Delay, Deny, Defend (2010) exposes the insurance industry’s playbook for maximizing profit and minimizing claim payouts. You’ll see how “delay, deny, defend” became a profitable strategy, all at your expense. And by the end, you’ll have an understanding of how we got here – and where we go from here.

¿Quién debería leer Delay, Deny, Defend?

  • Policyholders tired of being ripped off by insurers
  • Lawyers and advocates fighting systemic corporate abuse
  • Anyone angered by corporate corruption and financial injustice

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Decision-Making Libros: The Mediator's Handbook de

The Mediator's Handbook

Jennifer Beer, Caroline Packard
How Mediation Helps Resolve Conflict
4.3 (32 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Mediator's Handbook?

The Mediator’s Handbook (2012) is a comprehensive guide to resolving conflict through a structured, step-by-step mediation process. It outlines how to assess whether mediation is appropriate, guide people through emotionally charged conversations, and support them in reaching workable agreements.

¿Quién debería leer The Mediator's Handbook?

  • People managing disputes in shared living or community spaces
  • Professionals responsible for resolving tension at work
  • Anyone supporting others through conflict or communication breakdowns

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Decision-Making Libros: On Character de

On Character

Stanley McChrystal
Choices That Define a Life
4.4 (17 ratings)
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¿De qué trata On Character?

On Character (2025) reveals the simple but powerful formula behind authentic character. Drawing from decades of military leadership and personal struggles, four-star general Stanley McChrystal argues that true character isn't something you're born with or earn through titles – it's built through countless daily choices over a lifetime. This practical guide offers both philosophical insights and actionable strategies for anyone seeking to close the gap between who they are and who they're capable of becoming.

¿Quién debería leer On Character?

  • Leaders and executives seeking to align their decision-making with their values 
  • Students and young professionals at formative career stages
  • Anyone interested in moral philosophy and self-improvement

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Decision-Making Libros: The Organizational Resilience Handbook de

The Organizational Resilience Handbook

Graham Bell
A Practical Guide to Achieving Greater Resilience
4.1 (19 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Organizational Resilience Handbook?

The Organizational Resilience Handbook (2020) offers a thorough exploration of organizational resilience, advocating for a comprehensive approach focused on strategic risk. Presenting a deep strategic methodology, it empowers practitioners to cultivate resilience within their organizations and formulate strategies that enhance resilience capabilities at every level.

¿Quién debería leer The Organizational Resilience Handbook?

  • Senior executives and board members preparing their organizations for the future
  • Entrepreneurs building business models that can withstand changing conditions
  • Business consultants and advisors looking for proven methodologies to help clients build resilience 

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Decision-Making Libros: The AI-Driven Leader de

The AI-Driven Leader

Geoff Woods
Harnessing AI to Make Faster, Smarter Decisions
4.3 (86 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The AI-Driven Leader?

The AI-Driven Leader (2024) reveals how business leaders can break free from operational overwhelm and gain a competitive edge by strategically partnering with AI. This practical guide provides real-world examples and actionable prompts to help you transform data into rapid decisions, amplify your team’s impact, and achieve strategic clarity. Learn to harness AI as your ultimate thought partner to accelerate growth, outpace competitors, and maximize productivity in an increasingly AI-driven business landscape.

¿Quién debería leer The AI-Driven Leader?

  • CEOs ready to break free from daily operations and focus on strategic growth
  • Small business owners who want to harness AI to compete with larger concerns
  • Managers ready to transform team productivity

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Decision-Making Libros: The Answer Is a Question de

The Answer Is a Question

Laura Ashley-Timms, Dominic Ashley-Timms
The Superpower That Will Transform Your Impact as a Manager
4.4 (28 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Answer Is a Question?

The Answer Is a Question (2022) reveals a practical framework that fundamentally changes how you lead and manage others. The four-step STAR model breaks your habit of jumping in with solutions – and teaches you to ask powerful questions that help your team think for themselves. By mastering this approach, you’ll reclaim hours of your week and create a more engaged, capable team that drives better results across your organization.

¿Quién debería leer The Answer Is a Question?

  • Managers and aspiring leaders seeking to improve team performance 
  • Project managers needing to influence peers and drive better outcomes 
  • Senior leaders wanting to drive cultural and organizational change

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Decision-Making Libros: Take a Shot at Happiness de

Take a Shot at Happiness

Maria Baltazzi
How to Write, Direct, & Produce the Life You Want
5.0 (1 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Take a Shot at Happiness?

Take a Shot at Happiness (2023) is a guide to cultivating happiness through small, intentional practices. It encourages us to take control of our lives by shifting our perspective and embracing the present. Drawing on years of experience in a creative industry, it offers a practical, artistic approach to living with more joy, clarity, and meaning.

¿Quién debería leer Take a Shot at Happiness?

  • People seeking practical tools for greater happiness
  • Anyone feeling stuck in old habits or ways of thinking
  • Creative souls looking for new sources of inspiration 

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 Preguntas frecuentes 

What's the best Decision-Making book to read?

While choosing just one book about a topic is always tough, many people regard Blink as the ultimate read on Decision-Making.

What are the Top 10 Decision-Making books?

Blinkist curators have picked the following:
  • Blink by Malcolm Gladwell
  • Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely
  • Nudge by Richard H. Thaler and Cass R. Sunstein
  • Decisive by Chip and Dan Heath
  • The Paradox of Choice by Barry Schwartz
  • The Laws of Simplicity by John Maeda
  • First Things First by Stephen R. Covey, A. Roger Merrill and Rebecca R. Merrill
  • The Hour Between Dog and Wolf by John Coates
  • The Marshmallow Test by Walter Mischel
  • Algorithms to Live By by Brian Christian & Tom Griffiths

Who are the top Decision-Making book authors?

When it comes to Decision-Making, these are the authors who stand out as some of the most influential:
  • Malcolm Gladwell
  • Dan Ariely
  • Richard H. Thaler and Cass R. Sunstein
  • Chip and Dan Heath
  • Barry Schwartz

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