The Art of Risk: The New Science of Courage, Caution, & Chance
- ISBN-10
- 1426214723
- ISBN-13
- 9781426214721
- Category
- Business & Economics
- Pages
- 288
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2016
- Publisher
- National Geographic Books
- Author
- Kayt Sukel
Description
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.
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