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“Blink—The Power of Thinking Without Thinking” by Malcolm Gladwell: Part Two

Posted on February 28, 2016 by hogie2005

The next war is not just going to be military on military. The deciding factor is not going to be how many tanks you kill, how many ships you sink, and how many planes you shoot down. The decisive factor … Continue reading →

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“The Robust Beauty of Improper Linear Models in Decision Making” by Robyn M. Dawes

Posted on September 5, 2015 by hogie2005

Robyn Dawes writes books about rationality, or the lack thereof, that we encounter in everyday life. The themes are much like “Predictably Irrational”, but Mrs. Dawes’ research has a more scientific, educational feeling. If anything, this work is a reasonable … Continue reading →

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“Rich Dad Poor Dad” by Robert Kiyosaki

Posted on March 8, 2015 by hogie2005

“Money can’t buy happiness.” This is a common phrase we’ve all heard. But money can sure make things much more comfortable. Financial security, not being rich, can eliminate much of the stress in one’s life. This book had numerous lessons … Continue reading →

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