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Wait: The Art and Science of Delay

by Frank Partnoy
RM36.85 MYR
Wait: The Art and Science of Delay - Thryft
Wait: The Art and Science of Delay - Thryft

Master the art of delaying decisions.

This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the power of delayed decision-making. As our world continues to move at an increasingly fast pace, Frank Partnoy provides a refreshing perspective on why taking your time in making choices can lead to better outcomes. He combines scientific studies and real-life examples to show how even the smallest delays can have a profound impact on our lives. Whether you're a procrastinator or someone who feels the pressure to make quick decisions, "Wait" will challenge your thinking and empower you to take control of your time.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Wait: The Art and Science of Delay

by Frank Partnoy
RM36.85 MYR
ISBN: 9781610392471
Authors: Frank Partnoy
Publisher: PublicAffairs
Date of Publication: 2013-06-04
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Business, Personal Development, Philosophy, Science, Sociology, Economics
Related Topics: Productivity, Self Help, Personal Development, Productivity, Business, Psychology, Personal Development, Psychology, Economics, Sociology
Goodreads rating: 3.6
(rated by 1635 readers)

Description

What do these scenarios have in a professional tennis player returning a serve, a woman evaluating a first date across the table, a naval officer assessing a threat to his ship, and a comedian about to reveal a punch line?In this counterintuitive and insightful work, author Frank Partnoy weaves together findings from hundreds of scientific studies and interviews with wide-ranging experts to craft a picture of effective decision-making that runs counter to our brutally fast-paced world. Even as technology exerts new pressures to speed up our lives, it turns out that the choices we make -- unconsciously and consciously, in time frames varying from milliseconds to years -- benefit profoundly from delay. As this winning and provocative book reveals, taking control of time and slowing down our responses yields better results in almost every arena of life -- even when time seems to be of the essence.The procrastinator in all of us will delight in Partnoy's accounts of celebrity "delay specialists," from Warren Buffett to Chris Evert to Steve Kroft, underscoring the myriad ways in which delaying our reactions to everyday choices -- large and small -- can improve the quality of our lives.
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*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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Master the art of delaying decisions.

This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the power of delayed decision-making. As our world continues to move at an increasingly fast pace, Frank Partnoy provides a refreshing perspective on why taking your time in making choices can lead to better outcomes. He combines scientific studies and real-life examples to show how even the smallest delays can have a profound impact on our lives. Whether you're a procrastinator or someone who feels the pressure to make quick decisions, "Wait" will challenge your thinking and empower you to take control of your time.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.