Decisive
Chip Heath
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Decisive
by Chip Heath, Dan Heath
Published
2013
Publisher
Random House Canada
Pages
315
ISBN-13
9780307361134
ISBN-10
0307361136
Description
"Research in psychology has revealed that our decisions are disrupted by an array of biases and irrationalities: We?re overconfident. We seek out information that supports us and downplay information that doesn?t. We get distracted by short-term emotions. When it comes to making choices, it seems, our brains are flawed instruments. Unfortunately, merely being aware of these shortcomings doesn?t fix the problem, any more than knowing that we are nearsighted helps us to see. The real question is: How can we do better? In Decisive, the Heaths, based on an exhaustive study of the decision-making literature, introduce a four-step process designed to counteract these biases. Written in an engaging and compulsively readable style, Decisive takes readers on an unforgettable journey, from a rock star?s ingenious decision-making trick to a CEO?s disastrous acquisition, to a single question that can often resolve thorny personal decisions. Along the way, we learn the answers to critical questions like these: How can we stop the cycle of agonizing over our decisions? How can we make group decisions without destructive politics? And how can we ensure that we don?t overlook precious opportunities to change our course?"
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Decisive?
This edition of Decisive has approximately 315 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Decisive?
For most readers, Decisive typically takes between 6h 34m and 4h 23m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 78,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 15m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 78,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Decisive?
The estimated word count for Decisive is approximately 78,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Decisive?
Decisive was written by Chip Heath, Dan Heath.
When was Decisive published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2013. The original work may have been published on a different date.