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Decisions: Practical Advice from 23 Men and Women Who Shaped the World
Your Future Depends on Your Decisions
Sorting out our lives amidst chaos, confusion, and innumerable options is a process we all have in common. The decisions we ultimately make can affect our lives and the lives of others. It's not always easy. In this empowering guide, an expert in business strategies shares the choices of notable, visionary decision-makers--from Harry Truman and Henry Ford to Marie Curie and Malala Yousafzai--and explains how you can apply their principles to your own personal and professional real-life scenarios.
Resolve, patience, and practical thinking--take it from these politicians, scientists, economists, inventors, entrepreneurs, theologians, activists, and commanders of war and peace. Their inspiring counsel will give you the tools you need to help change your life. Both big and small, your choices can shape the minutes, days, weeks, and years ahead. This book is the first motivating step in the right direction.
"Upgrade your daily decisions with the wisdom of two dozen renowned influencers who changed history."
--Mehmet Oz, M.D., New York Times bestselling author of You: The Owner's Manual
"A truly inspiring book about how to become a leader. Highly recommended!!"
--Douglas Brinkley, New York Times bestselling author of American Moonshot
"The best decision you will make today is to read and learn from this array of bold thinkers."
--Harvey Mackay, New York Times bestselling author of Swim With The Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive
Sorting out our lives amidst chaos, confusion, and innumerable options is a process we all have in common. The decisions we ultimately make can affect our lives and the lives of others. It's not always easy. In this empowering guide, an expert in business strategies shares the choices of notable, visionary decision-makers--from Harry Truman and Henry Ford to Marie Curie and Malala Yousafzai--and explains how you can apply their principles to your own personal and professional real-life scenarios.
Resolve, patience, and practical thinking--take it from these politicians, scientists, economists, inventors, entrepreneurs, theologians, activists, and commanders of war and peace. Their inspiring counsel will give you the tools you need to help change your life. Both big and small, your choices can shape the minutes, days, weeks, and years ahead. This book is the first motivating step in the right direction.
"Upgrade your daily decisions with the wisdom of two dozen renowned influencers who changed history."
--Mehmet Oz, M.D., New York Times bestselling author of You: The Owner's Manual
"A truly inspiring book about how to become a leader. Highly recommended!!"
--Douglas Brinkley, New York Times bestselling author of American Moonshot
"The best decision you will make today is to read and learn from this array of bold thinkers."
--Harvey Mackay, New York Times bestselling author of Swim With The Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive
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First published December 31, 2019
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Robert L. Dilenschneider
28 books7 followersRobert L. Dilenschneider, founder and CEO of The Dilenschneider Group, is one of the world's foremost communication gurus and leadership coaches. Dilenschneider started in public relations in 1967 in New York.
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August 14, 2020
Turbut mano beda, kad nemegstu visu motyvaciniu ir push knygu. Pagalvojau, kad sita bus kiek kitokia.
Asmenybiu istorijos idomu, bet kiekvieno skyriaus gale pamokymai “tu gali”, “nenuleisk ranku” ir t.t. mazumele uzkniso.
Asmenybiu istorijos idomu, bet kiekvieno skyriaus gale pamokymai “tu gali”, “nenuleisk ranku” ir t.t. mazumele uzkniso.
February 14, 2020
This is a very informative and thoughtful book. Mr. Dilenschneider focuses on different prominent figures in history like Harry Truman, Margaret Thatcher, Joan of Arc, Henry Ford, Abraham Lincoln, Malala Yousafzai to name a few.
Mr. Dilenschneider breaks down this book into four different sections: War and Peace, Commerce and Invention, Science, and Breaking Boundaries. Mr. Dilenschneider shares what each figure was known for but what you may not have thought about was what made each person so famous. It was the decisions that they made.
There is so much information in this book but it is so easy to understand. It made me think more about the information I was reading in this book. Readers can take this information in this book and apply it to every day life to make more thoughtful decisions.
Mr. Dilenschneider breaks down this book into four different sections: War and Peace, Commerce and Invention, Science, and Breaking Boundaries. Mr. Dilenschneider shares what each figure was known for but what you may not have thought about was what made each person so famous. It was the decisions that they made.
There is so much information in this book but it is so easy to understand. It made me think more about the information I was reading in this book. Readers can take this information in this book and apply it to every day life to make more thoughtful decisions.
December 31, 2019
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Tomorrow, New Year’s Day, my husband and I are going to have a meeting to make some decisions about our lives, our careers, and our futures. First, you must know, we are 80 and 76 years old, and we have made many momentous decisions in our lives, both individually and as a couple. Many of these decisions have been about how we are going to live our lives. Some of the decisions have been good; some have been not so good. The decisions we are going to make tomorrow hopefully will have an impact on what is going to happen next.
Then, into my life came the book Decisions by Dilenschneider, a different type of self help book. In this book of short essays, Dilenschneider presents decisions made by 23 people—all people with recognizable names and recognizable life stories. From Harry Truman to Malala, each of those 23 people made decisions that shaped the course of the world’s history.
Dilenschneider tells the story of the decisions made, and then summarizes each story with a list of assertions that can be gleaned from the person’s story. For example, Harry Truman had to make the decision to use the Atomic Bomb. Dilenschneider suggests that one of the lessons we can take away from that fateful decision is to have the courage to make big decisions, and the conviction to carry them through. On the other hand, we should try to get as many of the facts at hand as possible. Don’t take shots in the dark.
One of the major strengths of the book is the variety of stories that are told and the variety of life lessons to be gleaned from the stories. Interestingly, many of the stories conclude that a person needs to be prepared to take full responsibility for his/her decisions and their outcomes. From Abraham Lincoln to Mohammed Ali, taking responsibility is a great lesson to be learned.
This is a valuable book. I think that it needs to be handed to people at important points in their lives. I will hand my copy on to a daughter who works as a career coach. I think she will find it useful in her work.
Robert Dilenschneider has had a storied career. His company is called the Dilenschneider Group, Inc. Decisions is the latest in a series of career-building books.
Tomorrow, New Year’s Day, my husband and I are going to have a meeting to make some decisions about our lives, our careers, and our futures. First, you must know, we are 80 and 76 years old, and we have made many momentous decisions in our lives, both individually and as a couple. Many of these decisions have been about how we are going to live our lives. Some of the decisions have been good; some have been not so good. The decisions we are going to make tomorrow hopefully will have an impact on what is going to happen next.
Then, into my life came the book Decisions by Dilenschneider, a different type of self help book. In this book of short essays, Dilenschneider presents decisions made by 23 people—all people with recognizable names and recognizable life stories. From Harry Truman to Malala, each of those 23 people made decisions that shaped the course of the world’s history.
Dilenschneider tells the story of the decisions made, and then summarizes each story with a list of assertions that can be gleaned from the person’s story. For example, Harry Truman had to make the decision to use the Atomic Bomb. Dilenschneider suggests that one of the lessons we can take away from that fateful decision is to have the courage to make big decisions, and the conviction to carry them through. On the other hand, we should try to get as many of the facts at hand as possible. Don’t take shots in the dark.
One of the major strengths of the book is the variety of stories that are told and the variety of life lessons to be gleaned from the stories. Interestingly, many of the stories conclude that a person needs to be prepared to take full responsibility for his/her decisions and their outcomes. From Abraham Lincoln to Mohammed Ali, taking responsibility is a great lesson to be learned.
This is a valuable book. I think that it needs to be handed to people at important points in their lives. I will hand my copy on to a daughter who works as a career coach. I think she will find it useful in her work.
Robert Dilenschneider has had a storied career. His company is called the Dilenschneider Group, Inc. Decisions is the latest in a series of career-building books.
June 15, 2022
Inspiring read about strong historic personalities who made good decisions. After each story, there is a highlight with the decisions taken and how those decisions helped them advance in their life.
August 31, 2020
It was wonderful! The book is full of unobtrusive facts and interesting conclusions.
July 29, 2024
Trumpi įvairių labai žymių-populiarių žmonių biografijos faktai pateikti kartu su autoriaus įžvalgomis ir patarimais, ką iš to galime išmokti.
Man turinys pasirodė per daug paviršutinis, per daug pamokslaujantis, jame per daug autoriaus, per mažai įdomių aprašomų žmonių biografijos faktų.
Autoriaus pateikiami patarimai dažnu atveju jokių išmintingų žinių nesuteikiančios deklaracijos (Būkite tvirti ir drąsūs. Visada galvokite apie kitus. Įkvėpkite savo veiksmams kuo daugiau kūrybiškumo. Niekada nepasiduokite. Kreipkite dėmesį į visa, kas vyksta aplink. Lanksčiai vertinkite padėtį. Prisiimkite atsakomybę už savo sprendimus. Nebijokite svajote. Prašykite pagalbos. Prireikus priimti sprendimą, apsvarstykite visas puses. Ir taip toliau, ir panašiai...)
Yra ir labai keistų patarimų, pvz.: "Darykite tai, kas teisinga, nesvarbu, kokia bus to kaina. Bet nepamirškite, kad turite išgyventi, ir imkitė sveiksmų tai užtikrinti." Arba "Žavesys yra vidinė savybė, todėl jis yra nuolatinis, jį galima turėti, bet negalima įgauti."
* Prasti menininkai kopijuoja. Geri menininkai vagia. (Pablo Picasso)
* Įkvėpimas egzistuoja, bet jis turi užtikti tave dirbantį. (Pablo Picasso)
* Nesvarbu, jei ne visada pataikysite į dešimtuką. Kiti taikinio žiedai taip pat verti taškų. (P.Giannini)
* Vaikštau lėtai, bet niekad atgal. (Abrahamas Lincolnas)
Man turinys pasirodė per daug paviršutinis, per daug pamokslaujantis, jame per daug autoriaus, per mažai įdomių aprašomų žmonių biografijos faktų.
Autoriaus pateikiami patarimai dažnu atveju jokių išmintingų žinių nesuteikiančios deklaracijos (Būkite tvirti ir drąsūs. Visada galvokite apie kitus. Įkvėpkite savo veiksmams kuo daugiau kūrybiškumo. Niekada nepasiduokite. Kreipkite dėmesį į visa, kas vyksta aplink. Lanksčiai vertinkite padėtį. Prisiimkite atsakomybę už savo sprendimus. Nebijokite svajote. Prašykite pagalbos. Prireikus priimti sprendimą, apsvarstykite visas puses. Ir taip toliau, ir panašiai...)
Yra ir labai keistų patarimų, pvz.: "Darykite tai, kas teisinga, nesvarbu, kokia bus to kaina. Bet nepamirškite, kad turite išgyventi, ir imkitė sveiksmų tai užtikrinti." Arba "Žavesys yra vidinė savybė, todėl jis yra nuolatinis, jį galima turėti, bet negalima įgauti."
* Prasti menininkai kopijuoja. Geri menininkai vagia. (Pablo Picasso)
* Įkvėpimas egzistuoja, bet jis turi užtikti tave dirbantį. (Pablo Picasso)
* Nesvarbu, jei ne visada pataikysite į dešimtuką. Kiti taikinio žiedai taip pat verti taškų. (P.Giannini)
* Vaikštau lėtai, bet niekad atgal. (Abrahamas Lincolnas)
December 9, 2020
The worst business book I've ever read. While reading I was imagining author's writing process:
Step 1. Let's google what people are interested in. Aha! "How to make a decision?"
Step 2. Also people like to read unknown stories about people they heard about.
Step 3. Now I have to find around 100 phrases which I'll put as conclusions after each story in a book.
Step 4. Find 20+ random stories about famous people which include making a decision (most of the stories in the world do) and add random conclusions from the list of 100.
Step 5. Done.
Step 6. Wait for the money.
Unfortunately, I was among those who payed those money.
Step 1. Let's google what people are interested in. Aha! "How to make a decision?"
Step 2. Also people like to read unknown stories about people they heard about.
Step 3. Now I have to find around 100 phrases which I'll put as conclusions after each story in a book.
Step 4. Find 20+ random stories about famous people which include making a decision (most of the stories in the world do) and add random conclusions from the list of 100.
Step 5. Done.
Step 6. Wait for the money.
Unfortunately, I was among those who payed those money.
November 30, 2025
З історичної точки зору книга виявилася для мене справді корисною та пізнавальною. Вона навіть спонукала окремо знайти й по-новому поглянути на картину Пікассо, створену як протест проти війни — і це стало для мене приємним відкриттям. Водночас із практичного боку книга не дала нічого нового: практичних порад (для себе) я в ній не знайшла, тож у цьому аспекті вона не виправдала моїх очікувань.
May 2, 2020
New book review. Three business advice books by Robert L Dilenschneider. I like them both but 'Decisions' is my favorite. Very useful information for all of us.
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November 14, 2019
Incredible learning northerner with the author throughout the book. If you love history and learning from significant decision makers of the past, go for this book. I think the strength is in observing and learning from others, adopting to what you do and become a decision maker.
July 22, 2021
Gera motyvacija dienai prieš pradedant darbus :D
May 22, 2022
Labai patiko! Kupina vertingų sprendimų priėmimo pavyzdžių ir patarimų.
May 14, 2023
Some verses could have been longer and elaborated like Lyndon B Johnson.
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