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Decide and Conquer: The Ultimate Guide for Improving Your Decision Making, Second Edition
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Decide and Conquer: The Ultimate Guide for Improving Your Decision Making, Second Edition

by Stephen P. Robbins
October 2014
Intermediate to advanced content levelIntermediate to advanced
224 pages
4h 10m
English
Pearson
Content preview from Decide and Conquer: The Ultimate Guide for Improving Your Decision Making, Second Edition

33. Decisions Are Not Made in Isolation

No amount of sophistication is going to ally the fact that all your knowledge is about the past and all your decisions are about the future.

—I. E. Wilson

Two years ago, Julie bought a puppy. She’d been talking about getting a dog for a long time, and she finally decided to get one. Garth, a golden retriever, now weighs nearly 100 pounds and provides Julie with a wealth of love and companionship. But as Julie has learned having a dog has its downsides. She had to spend $1,200 to fence in her small backyard. Because Garth loves to romp and play, Julie has to take him on regular visits to the park. Julie also has to find time to take Garth for grooming every few months and for his occasional visits to the ...

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