Think Smart, Act Smart: 101 Ways to be Effective and Decisive

by Darren Bridger

Would you like to weigh up a situation and devise a resolution more effectively? Do you want to make decisions confidently and put them into effect with less worry? Would you like to be able to focus exclusively on the issue in hand rather than be distracted by a dozen irrelevant thoughts? Choices we can expect to encounter, from life-changing career moves to the best route to the coast, can expend a lot of time and mental energy if we haven’t learnt the basic skills required for getting things done effectively and decisively.

This book is a basic practical guide to the all-important mental process by which we all live our lives – analyzing a situation, sorting out how to respond to it, and taking action accordingly. We discover how to solve problems and make choices swiftly and satisfactorily, how to reduce mental stress while working under pressure, how to turn bright ideas into positive action. Following the techniques and exercises given here, you’ll soon find you are using your brain more efficiently. Your payback will be in greater confidence and greater peace of mind – which in turn will help your mental processing. Step inside this virtual circle now, and join the blessed ranks of the sorted!

Genres: Self Help

137 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 1, 2008

Reviews

[Caroline Callahan · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book reminded me of another book I read called Mastering Fear. It has the same call-to-action feel to it that this book has. I love this book because it has both an interactive and informative side to it, which keeps my focus on reading and makes the information more relevant in my brain. I think this book is helpful as it teaches you how to manage your focus and use more brainpower to switch between focus levels easily. It teaches you how to process making a decision and think when making that decision. This book was helpful because it made me more self-aware of my focus when doing different activities. I think this book is for older people, like late teenagers at the youngest. Any age younger and some people my age would find this book boring and hard to read. Overall, it was interesting to read, and I can apply it to my life as it is extremely relevant, especially with exams around the corner.

[Jo · Rating 2 out of 5]

I didn't hate this book, there were some really relevant pieces of advice in this book, but there was nothing ground breaking about it. Also too much weight on "types" that are derived from the medieval four humors systems. Can't take that stuff even a little bit seriously bro.

[Nhung Nguyễn · Rating 3 out of 5]

It took too long time to complete this book. I dont know why. It might be not attractive me much or I couldn't feel easy to understand. I am not a logical person then I think it makes sense for not clearing to me.
______________

Cuốn sách này với mình khó thực hành hoặc hiểu được quy luật vận dụng. Mình chưa tìm được câu trả lời chính xác tại sao. Có thể nó chưa thu hút mình hoặc do mình không thuộc tuýp người có tư duy lô-gic nên bị khó hiểu chăng.

Dù sao vẫn cảm ơn tác giả rất nhiều đã dày công biên soạn lên những phương pháp để phát triển tư duy và định hướng cho người đọc. Tiếc là mình chưa lĩnh hội được.

[T Olsen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book; very clear and comprehensive. The content isn't really new to me, but I enjoyed the logical structure and the examples throughout the book. I think it will be very useful for most people.

[Steve · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ok as an introduction to some ideas about thinking well and making decisions. But readers will want to move on to something deeper and more detailed.

[NJ Wong · Rating 4 out of 5]

Concise and short. However, advice given is quite general. Nothing different from what has been offered in many other self help books in the market.

[Cristie Underwood · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great advice that was laid out in an easy to understand and follow format! I look forward to applying these strategies to my life!

[Ali A. · Rating 3 out of 5]

كتاب لا بأس به
يساعدك على التفكير بطربقة بعيدة عن المماطلة والكسل.