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The Upside of Irrationality: The Unexpected Benefits of Defying Logic at Work and at Home

Dan Ariely

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The Upside of Irrationality: The Unexpected Benefits of Defying Logic at Work and at Home

by Dan Ariely
The Upside of Irrationality: The Unexpected Benefits of Defying Logic at Work and at Home
The Upside of Irrationality: The Unexpected Benefits of Defying Logic at Work and at Home

Unveiling benfits of irrational choices in life.

If the mysteries of human behavior intrigue you, then Dan Ariely’s “The Upside of Irrationality” is a worthy read. Ariely takes you through an array of engaging experiments to reveal why we act against our own best interests, sometimes with surprisingly positive outcomes. His narrative is both accessible and entertaining, equipping you with a fresh perspective on everyday decisions at work and home.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Upside of Irrationality: The Unexpected Benefits of Defying Logic at Work and at Home

by Dan Ariely
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ISBN: 9780007431816
Author: Dan Ariely
Publisher: Harper Collins Ome
Date of Publication: 2011-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Business, Sociology, Philosophy, Science, Personal Development
Related Topics: Business, Personal Development, Communication, Self Help, Psychology
Goodreads rating: 4.03
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The provocative follow-up to the New York Times bestseller Predictably Irrational. In his groundbreaking book, social scientist Dan Ariely reveals the multiple biases that lead us into making unwise decisions. Now, in The Upside of Irrationality, he exposes the surprising negative and positive effects irrationality can have on our lives. Focusing on our behaviors at work and in relationships, he offers new insights and eye-opening truths about what really motivates us on the job, how one unwise action can become a long-term habit, how we learn to love the ones we're with, and more. Drawing on the same experimental methods that made Predictably Irrational one of the most talked-about bestsellers of the past few years, Ariely uses data from his own original and entertaining experiments to draw arresting conclusions about how—and why—we behave the way we do. From our office attitudes to our romantic relationships, to our search for purpose in life, Ariely explains how to break through our negative patterns of thought and behavior to make better decisions. The Upside of Irrationality will change the way we see ourselves at work and at home—and cast our irrational behaviors in a more nuanced light.
 

Unveiling benfits of irrational choices in life.

If the mysteries of human behavior intrigue you, then Dan Ariely’s “The Upside of Irrationality” is a worthy read. Ariely takes you through an array of engaging experiments to reveal why we act against our own best interests, sometimes with surprisingly positive outcomes. His narrative is both accessible and entertaining, equipping you with a fresh perspective on everyday decisions at work and home.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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