ONE STUPID MISTAKE IBD

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Federal agents had been killed. Some of the cult members were either killed or wounded. We weren',t sure how many people inside were hostages or how many were there of their own free will.áI had to decide. I was on the line with theácult-leader. I had to try to convince him to release the children who were inside. What should I say? How sould I communicate with this mad man? How could I keep my feelings in check? How could I be sure that what I said wouldn',t cause a blood bath?How do we make criticaládecisions? How do we avoid costly mistakes?áNearly all bad decisions are preventable.One Stupid Mistake: Smart Decision-Making in a Crazy World offers a simple framework for identifying the thoughts, words and actions that cause usáto make poor decisions.áStupid mistakes can ruin aálife. Understandingámistakes and the reasons weámake them helpsáchart a bettter course as weánavigate our crazy world.You may never have to negotiate with a cult leader. You may not face a life or death situation tomorrow, but wouldn',t you like to learn how to make smart decisions in a crisis situation before that situation develops?In down-to-earth, easy-to-read language, the author tells short stories about real people making real decisions, the kinds of decisions you make every day. Then heáoffers concise solutionsáand meditations aimed at growing a happier and healthier you. Most important, you',ll learn how to make better choices to avoid that One Stupid Mistake that can ruin a life.á