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Dance with Chance: Making Luck Work for You,Used
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Written by true experts. Informative yet so much fun to read!' Nassim Nicholas Taleb author of The Black Swan 'Easytodigest and highly competent. If everyone were to read this book, the world would become a more enlightened place.' Gerd Gigerenzer author of Gut Feelings: The Intelligence of the Unconsious Uneasy with how chance determines a huge part of our lives, we try to control what cannot be controlled and predict what cannot be predicted. Its a selfdelusion that can have serious consequences for our personal finances, careers, happiness and health. Dance with Chance explains how we all fall foul of this Illusion of Control. Fortunately, when we understand how luck operates, we can lessen its ill effects. By learning when to cede control over certain aspects of our life, paradoxically, we gain more control. By making small changes to our lifestyle, we can make a huge difference to the things that matter to us. From simple investment strategies to warning against health screenings, the authors offer revolutionary and often counterintuitive advice to make luck work for you. Youll find out why millions of deaths are caused each year by medical negligence and why a billionaire is no happier than an Eskimo. Youll discover why noone predicted the worst financial crisis since the great depression and what makes a sports star. Updated to include the latest happenings in the credit crunch and informed by the latest findings in psychology and statistics, Dance with Chance is an essential guide to navigating the uncertain world in which we live. Spyros Makridakis is Distinguished Research Professor at INSEAD, Abu Dhabi Centre and a former Greek Olympian. Robin M. Hogarth is ICREA Research Professor at Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Spain. He was formerly a professor at the University of Chicagos Graduate School of Business.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Dance with Chance: Making Luck Work for You'? A: 'Dance with Chance' explores how chance and luck influence our lives and how understanding these concepts can help us make better decisions in various areas, including finances, health, and personal happiness.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Spyros Makridakis, a Distinguished Research Professor at INSEAD, and Robin M. Hogarth, an ICREA Research Professor at Universitat Pompeu Fabra.
- Q: What is the page count of 'Dance with Chance'? A: 'Dance with Chance' consists of 384 pages, providing a comprehensive exploration of its themes.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in understanding chance and luck? A: Yes, the book is written in an easy-to-digest format, making it accessible for readers who may be new to the concepts of chance and luck.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition is the revised and expanded edition, which includes updated insights and findings.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Dance with Chance' is available in paperback binding, making it portable and easy to handle.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New', ensuring that readers receive it in pristine condition.
- Q: When was 'Dance with Chance' published? A: 'Dance with Chance' was published on October 1, 2010.
- Q: Does this book provide practical advice? A: Yes, the authors offer practical advice, including simple investment strategies and lifestyle changes that can help readers make luck work for them.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'Dance with Chance' is categorized under Motivational literature, focusing on personal development and decision-making.