“How to Stop Yourself Before You Make Another Costly Decision”

Through vivid stories from business, sports, science, and everyday life, Mauboussin categorizes common mental mistakes and offers actionable advice for avoiding them, including:

The Inside/Outside View: Take the experiences of the others into account.

Tunnel Vision: Force yourself to consider alternatives that make you uncomfortable.

The Whole Is Smarter Than Its Parts: Don't oversimplify complex problems.

Situational Power: Be highly aware of the influence others have on you.

The Expert Squeeze: Know when to trust so-called experts, and when not to.