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"Engaging…Teases out the cause and effect of seven [cognition] traps with witty stories of famous blunders…to teach the basis of good judgment. L ike all good historians he's hoping we can avoid making the same mistake twice."―O, The Oprah Magazine

For anyone whose best-laid plans have been foiled by faulty…

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1 author picked Blunder as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

The title says it well. Sometimes we all need to forgive ourselves for our errors, and to take a clear, sober look at our blunders.

This book shows how rigid thinking can subtly lead us to undermine ourselves. In the process, it identifies seven "cognition traps" to avoid. Easier said than done… but includes some very worthwhile advice.

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