Think Smart, Act Smart

by Darren Bridger, David R. Lewis

Think Smart, Act Smart shows you how to get the most out of your brainpower in everyday situations: how to analyse conditions and problems, how to come to the right conclusions, how to make good decisions, and how to convert those decisions into action – in short, how to get things done.
Starting with focus and concentration, psychologists Darren Bridger and David Lewis explain how to adapt our focus level and set priorities. At the core of the book is effective decision making, including goal setting and risk assessment, allied to invaluable advice on how to prevent stress from distorting your thinking. Finally, the crunch point – how to take action, and ensure that all your best thinking is channelled into positive results.

Find out how to:
Get things done more effectively, from initial analysis to final action
Banish distraction and irrelevance to achieve laser-like focus
Think your way through any problem or dilemma
Beat stress and work well under pressure
Do more with less by using your brain more effectively

Genres: Self Help

161 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.
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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]

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