The Art of Risk: The New Science of Courage, Caution, and Chance - Couverture rigide

Sukel, Kayt

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1426214723 ISBN 13 : 9781426214721

Editeur : National Geographic, 2016

Synopsis

Les preneurs de risque sont-ils nés ou créés ? Pourquoi certains sont-ils plus disposés à sortir sur un membre (pour ainsi dire) que d'autres ? Comment pesons-nous la valeur des opportunités, grandes ou petites, susceptibles de changer le cours de nos vies ?

Ce ne sont là que quelques-unes des questions auxquelles l'auteur Kayt Sukel aborde, appliquant les dernières recherches en neurosciences et en psychologie à des situations du monde réel convaincantes. S'appuyant sur un portefeuille de travaux qui ont paru dans des publications telles que Scientific America, Atlantic Monthly, The Washington Post et plus encore, Sukel offre un aperçu approfondi de la prise de risque et de son rôle dans les nombreuses facettes de la vie qui résonne sur un plan personnel. Intelligent, progressif et vraiment instructif, The Art of Risk combine des études de cas fascinantes et une science percutante pour explorer la prise de risque et son impact sur la prise de décision dans le travail, le jeu, l'amour et la vie, fournissant un aperçu de la compréhension du comportement individuel et de la réussite personnelle.

A propos du livre

Revue de presse

"A rallying call to all of us to take a chance – to become better risk-takers. And it is inspiring." —New Scientist

"[Sukel] delves into the economics and neuroscience of risk and interviews people who make dicey decisions everyday to learn what holds people back or encourages them to take chances." —Scientific American

"Cultural scientist Kayt Sukel breaks down why aggressive entrepreneurs are as thoughtful, if notmore thoughtful, than more conservative businesspeople, and how smart risktaking is both importantand necessary to succeed in career and in life."
 —Inc.com, naming The Art of Risk “a book that will upgrade your life in 2016.”

"Kayt Sukel blends self-help and neuroscience to explain why we do what we do when faced with risk." —National Post

"Why take a chance? It turns out there are neurological and psychological reasons, as science writer Kayt Sukel sets forth in The Art of Risk.The approachable study includes interviews with 'professional risk-takers' including a brain surgeon, a gambler and a firefighter." —The Sacramento Bee
 
"Interesting for both the science and the personal stories, this thoughtful book will prompt a range of readers to reexamine their lives and motives."  
—Booklist

"The author is a blithe and personable guide to risk-taking, sharing her own experiences and getting research scientists to open up about their findings." 
—Kirkus Reviews

“This book is a road map for understanding boldness. Read it and get ready for a bolder lifestyle.”
—Todd B. Kashdan, professor of psychology, George Mason University, and author of The Upside of Your Dark Side

"[The Art of Risk] uses new research and real-world situations to help readers reframe risky decisions and make the most of them." —Houston Press

"[A] helpful guide to how people can use risk-taking to their advantage...highly recommended." —Midwest Book Review

“The book is carefully planned and well-constructed. Readers are in for an enlightening treat.”-San Francisco Book Review

“Kayt is a brilliant writer and her new book The Art of Risk is one of my favorite reads of 2016.”-Chistine Gilbert of almostfearless.com

 

Présentation de l'éditeur

Are risk-takers born or made? Why are some more willing to go out on a limb (so to speak) than others? How do we weigh the value of opportunities large or small that may have the potential to change the course of our lives?
 
These are just a few of the questions that author Kayt Sukel tackles, applying the latest research in neuroscience and psychology to compelling real-world situations. Building on a portfolio of work that has appeared in such publications as Scientific American, Atlantic Monthly, The Washington Post, and more, Sukel offers an in-depth look at risk-taking and its role in the many facets of life that resonates on a personal level. Smart, progressive, and truly enlightening, The Art of Risk blends riveting case studies and hard-hitting science to explore risk-taking and how it impacts decision-making in work, play, love, and life, providing insight in understanding individual behavior and furthering personal success.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: National Geographic
• Date d'édition: 2016
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1426214723
• ISBN 13: 9781426214721
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 288
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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