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Predictably Irrational, Page 243

We usually think of ourselves as sitting in the driver’s seat… but, alas, this perception has more to do with our desires than with reality.


Never Split the Difference, Page 243

Every negotiation, every conversation, every moment of life, is a series of small conflicts that, managed well, can rise to creative beauty. Embrace them.


Never Eat Alone, Page 243

Be cautious: What you say can hurt you, and even if you’re not quoted or you say something off the record, a reporter will use your words to color the slant of the article.


Think Again, Page 243

The simplest way to start rethinking our options is to question what we do daily.


Average is Over, Page 243

…initial income differences compound over time and wealth inequality in the United States (and elsewhere) is much greater…


Predictably Irrational, Page 243

By the time we comprehend and digest information, it is not necessarily a true reflection of reality. Instead, it is our representation of reality, and this is the input we base our decisions on.


Think Again, Page 243

It takes humility to reconsider our past commitments, doubt to question our present decisions, and curiosity to reimagine our future plans.


Focus, Page 243

…top-performing teams follow norms that enhance the…


Management, Page 243

…organization structure has to be impersonal and task focused. Otherwise it is impossible to have continuity and to have people succeed each other.


The Rare Find, Page 243

The more you can learn about how people handle adversity, the more astutely you can judge them.