Sidetracked : why our decisions get derailed, and how we can stick to the plan /
A psychologist and business professor takes an in-depth look at decision-making, explaining the pitfalls people can avoid to stay on track with their decisions and reach their goals.
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Boston, Mass. :
Harvard Business Review Press,
[2013]
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Table of Contents:
- Introduction : what gets us off track?
- Forces from within
- Better than Mother Theresa : inaccurate views of ourselves
- The unreliable motorcycle racer : infectious emotions
- What the cracked pot couldn't see: an overly narrow focus
- Forces from our relationships
- How to draw an e on your forehead : lack of perspective taking
- The curse of the blue t-shirt : insidious social bonds
- The power of stickers : salient social comparisons
- Forces from the outside
- They're not as dumb as you think they are : irrelevant information
- Traveling to Europe on pudding : subtle changes in framing
- Cheaters in sunglasses : ambiance and opportunity
- Conclusion : sticking to the plan.