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The phrase "skin in the game" is one we have often heard but have rarely stopped to truly dissect. It is the backbone of risk management, but it's also an astonishingly complex worldview that, as Nassim Nicholas Taleb shows in this book, applies to literally all aspects of our lives. In his inimitable style, Taleb pulls on everything from Antaeus the Giant to Hammurabi to Donald Trump to Seneca to the ethics of disagreement to create a jaw-dropping...
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Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Posits that "most of us, including doctors, lawyers, financial advisers, and elected officials, misunderstand statistics much more often than we think, leaving us not only misinformed, but vulnerable to exploitation. Yet there is hope. Anyone can learn to make better decisions for their health, finances, family, and business without needing to consult an expert or a super computer, and Gigerenzer shows us how"--
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Publisher
Free Press
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
A groundbreaking book on the newly discovered special kind of intelligence for assessing risks, by the leading researcher in the field, revealing how vital risk intelligence is in our lives and how we can all raise our "RQ" and make better decisions.
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Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"In the bestselling The Signal and the Noise, Nate Silver showed how forecasting would define the age of Big Data. Now, in this timely and riveting new book, Silver investigates "The River," or those whose mastery of risk allows them to shape-and dominate-so much of modern life. These professional risk takers-poker players and hedge fund managers, crypto true-believers and blue-chip art collectors-can teach us much about navigating the uncertainty...
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Publisher
Hardie Grant Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
50 Risks to Take With Your Kids is a guide for parents and carers to nurture resilience and independence in kids as they learn to take their own risks. For anyone who wants to combat helicopter parenting and a bubble-wrapped generation, Daisy Turnbull offers an easy-to-use framework with simple, practical challenges for children aged up to 10 years old. In 50 Risks to Take With Your Kids, you'll find risks that build physical skills, social confidence...
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Publisher
Grijalbo
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
Español
Description
Si deseas cambiar lo que sucede en tu día a día, primero debes comenzar a trabajar en ti mismo, porque las respuestas a tus preguntas siempre están en tu interior. En ¡Arriésgate! descubrirás un método para hacerte preguntas que irán dirigidas a cuatro áreas de especialización que tiene tu cerebro: mente racional, mente creativa, mente emocional y cerebro reptiliano. En cada capítulo cuestionarás de manera integral tu forma de ser para...
9) Live, love, explore: discover the way of the traveler : a roadmap to the life you were meant to live
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Publisher
Readers Digest
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Stuck in a rut, Leon Logothetis left his office job to travel the world, giving people free rides in a broken-down English taxi-cab, riding a vintage motorbike around the world, and following a fellow traveler through India without ever knowing where he was going. Along the way, he learned something about life and the human spirit. His experiences are more than a collection of stories; they have become a way of life -- the Way of the Traveler. So,...
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The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press
Pub. Date
2020.
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English
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"Now and then, we hear about everyday heroes riding to the rescue when they see someone suffering or being harassed. But most bystanders don't intervene. Catherine Sanderson turns to cutting-edge research in social psychology and neuroscience to explain why we so often fail to act and offers practical strategies to nudge us into being brave"--
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Hay House, Inc
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Every entrepreneur is in search of their next move-that next idea with a sharp edge or fresh angle that inspires and ignites. But how do you know when to trust your gut and when to cut your losses and move on? Presentation strategist and performing artist Victoria Labalme has worked with over 700 organizations, entrepreneurs running multimillion-dollar businesses, and Hollywood celebrities-and she has learned a powerful answer to that question: some...
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Publisher
TarcherPerigee, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
©2017.
Language
English
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Texting while driving. Binge-drinking. Bullying. Unprotected sex. There are plenty of reasons for parents to worry about getting a late-night call about their teen. But most of the advice parents and educators hear about teens is outdated and unscientific--and simply doesn't work. Acclaimed adolescent psychiatrist and educator Jess Shatkin brings more than two decades' worth of research and clinical experience to the subject, along with cutting-edge...
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Simple Truths, an imprint of Sourcebooks
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"The fear of rejection is universal. From being on the receiving end of a breakup to being turned down for your dream job, we've all experienced the sharp sting of rejection and grown to fear the risks that might lead to our next failure. After years of relentless risk-taking and rejection, New York Times bestselling author Harlan Cohen has unlocked the secret to sparking success without the fear of failure. In Win or learn, Cohen guides you through...
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Publisher
Urano
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
Español
Description
Dr. Brené Brown offers a powerful new vision: to embrace vulnerability and imperfection, to live wholeheartedly, and to courageously engage in our lives. Based on twelve years of research, she argues that vulnerability is not weakness, but our clearest path to courage, engagement, and meaningful connection.
Con sabiduría, inteligencia y sentido del humor, la profesora e investigadora Brené Brown adopta un enfoque radicalmente nuevo al plantear...
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Publisher
Ballantine Books
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"Grace Blades is a master psychologist, respected by her peers and adored by her patients. She is hardworking and highly competent, a model of self-control. But in private, Grace indulges a secret thrill-seeking darkness, pursuing danger as an escape from the regimented life she's established. Closing her eyes as she flies down the Los Angeles freeway or targeting a stranger in a hotel bar for an anonymous moment of passion, Grace craves the rush....
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Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Written with warmth and humor, and filled with practical tips, this book eases anxiety about new experiences, helping 6-10-year-olds live more varied lives. Supplemental guidance for parents and caretakers ensures maximum effectiveness"--
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