Greg Sankey

Learn the art of quitting for greater success with tools and strategies from the bestselling author of Thinking in Bets. Drawing on real-life stories from successful athletes, CEOs, and entertainers, Quit teaches you how to make tough decisions and when to fold em, saving you time, energy, and money. Discover the forces that work against good quitting behavior and learn how to think in expected value to make better decisions. Whether you're facing a business or a personal decision, mastering the skill of quitting will help you make your best next move.

Чемпионка в покере и бизнес-консультант Энни Дьюк рассказывает о том, как принимать лучшие решения в условиях неопределенности. Мы каждый день принимаем решения в уверенности, что учли все факторы, и рассчитываем на хороший результат. В действительности мы всегда действуем в условиях неопределенности, а результат зависит, в конечном счете, от двух главных факторов: нашего мастерства и удачи. Как в покере. Но эта книга не о карточной игре, а о том, чем полезно мышление по принципу ставок вне игорного стола и как его использовать. Энни Дьюк - известный игрок в покер - предлагает относиться к решениям как к ставкам. Принцип ставок поможет: - научиться отделять качество решения от его результата; - различать удачу и мастерство; - точнее анализировать результаты; - шире смотреть на мир; - принимать более эффективные решения. Эти навыки пригодятся в бизнесе, личных отношениях и планировании - везде, где нужно осваивать новое и делать выбор.

This book celebrates America's greatest Olympic victory, the 1980 US-USSR Hockey Game, and deeply examines the impact it had on the players, coaches, and American hockey in general. From Mike Eruzione to Herb Brooks, the author covers all key players and leaders, providing a never-before-told angle on the game and the ripple effect it created. Through extensive research, the author offers a look at this moment unlike any other and helps answer the question as to why it continues to capture our imaginations.

Discover the truth behind the murder of 11 million people and how lying allowed it to happen in this thought-provoking and updated nonpartisan bestseller. Andy Andrews challenges readers to become informed, demanding citizens who seek accuracy and integrity from leaders. This book explores the dangers of believing lies and the importance of seeking factual accounts of historical events. By examining the tactics of the Nazi regime, readers are encouraged to question and analyze the decisions of our own leaders. A timely wake-up call for informed citizenship based on the unchanging standard of truth.

Собрание эссе двух выдающихся мыслителей нашего времени, охватывающее более 5000 лет истории человечества. Авторы, профессиональные историки и академические ученые выявили закономерности общественного и исторического развития, цикличность исторического процесса и конечность любого социально-экономического строя. Основываясь на своих исследованиях и на философском подходе, они очень образно и увлекательно рассказали о том, какой путь прошла Западная цивилизация (от истоков до начала XIX века) и почему ее путь был сложен именно из этих вех.

This heart-wrenching book follows a family coping with the unexpected loss of their young daughter. Through the Eyes of a Lion offers guidance on how to turn tragedy into triumph, and encourages readers to view their own hardships from a different perspective. This powerful book will help you find strength and renewal, and view your life's journey through the eyes of a lion.

This book delves into why leaders fail and what successful leaders do differently, making it a must-read for aspiring leaders at any level. It offers insight into behaviors that may be hurting team loyalty, identifies barriers to productivity, and provides tools to align goals with organizational mission. With 49 actionable prescriptions for success, readers can learn to facilitate an environment where employees can grow and develop to their full potential. Plus, readers can access a personalized leadership assessment to identify their strengths and weaknesses. Bronze Medal Winner of the Global Ebook Awards.

This book tells the story of a man who spent thirty years on death row for a crime he didn't commit. Despite his wrongful imprisonment, he finds hope and joy through the power of reading and is ultimately able to transform himself and those around him. With a foreword by a civil rights attorney, this powerful memoir showcases the strength of the human spirit in the face of injustice.

"Discover the forces that have shaped the world's major countries in The Changing World Order by a legendary investor and bestselling author. Ray Dalio delves into history's most turbulent economic and political periods to offer insights on why the times ahead will be radically different than what we've experienced before. With practical principles for business leaders, investors, and policymakers, this book provides perspective on the cycles and dynamics that have impacted global markets and the world order throughout history."