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| Yes or No: The Guide to Better Decisions | 
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Sales Rank: 911769
Category: Book
Author: Spencer Johnson
Publisher: HarperAudio
Studio: HarperAudio
Manufacturer: HarperAudio
Label: HarperAudio
Format: Abridged, Audiobook, Unabridged
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Audio Cassette
Edition: Unabridged
Number Of Items: 2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7 x 4.3 x 0.8
ISBN: 0694523852
Dewey Decimal Number: 153.83
EAN: 9780694523856
ASIN: 0694523852
Publication Date: May 30, 2000
Release Date: May 30, 2000
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Product Description
What are poor decisions really costing you? Money? Time? Peace of mind? How many of us have made some poor decisions or have been trapped by indecision? Why were so few of us ever taught, in school or on the job, how to make better decisions?"Yes" or "No" presents a brilliant and highly effective system that anyone can use to make better business and personal decisions--naturally and easily. It is the story of the journey of a young man who takes a weekend hike and ascends a mountain in the company of "the guide" and several experienced executives. By following the counsel of the guide and his hiking companions, the young man learns to break through confusion to: focus on real needs, rather than mere wantsrecognize the many options in each situationsee, in advance, the likely consequences of actionsuse insight, intuition, and integrity to determine the best course of action and, in the process, gain peace of mind, self-confidence and freedom from fear.
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 A LOT OF WISDOM May 20, 2009
I have several books by this author and I find that his method of getting his points across is unique and effective. By using a story format, he lets you get the point without "telling" you to do things. The seller wrapped the package well and sent it within the time frame. I can't remember if the book was new or used but it certainly was in "new" shape.
 Get a mentor instead of this book March 11, 2009
More One-Minute "snakeoil."
Predictable, tedius.
Flat, dull.
Simplistic.
Empty fluff and fairy tale promise.
Like cotton candy: looks good, tastes sweet, but no substance.
Written to sell books to the naive.
If you think a single book can teach how to manage complex life, ask: "Why did Uncle Spencer write so many books all on the same theme?"
Great book about making better decisions March 2, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
"Yes or No" is a story about the process of decision making and how it can be improved to make better decisions. The book tells the technique through a story of "a man" who goes on a hike with a group and learns of the 2 questions he needs to ask himself when making decisions.
The first of the 2 questions is: Am I meeting the real need, informing myself of options, and thinking it through? This is a head-based question to focus on where we are going, and to get as much information as possible.
The second question is: Does my decision show I am honest with myself, trust my intuition, and deserve better? This is a heart question to contact our subconscious and make sure the decision is not being made out of fear or self-defeat.
Both of these 2 questions are excellent to ask for each decision. I do wish the author had taken more time to explain how to come to a conclusion for each part of the questions, but it was still worth the read. I highly recommend this book. 4 out of 5 stars.
Many Will Find Help Here with Decision-Making March 15, 2003
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
Johnson offers a very helpful book in this volume. He presents a simple guide for decision-making, one that will undoubtedly enhance the process for many persons. He essentially describes a two-step decision procedure, examining one's thinking on a given issue, then examining one's feelings on the same subject.While not as good as the One-Minute Manager classic and its accompanying volumes, this work likely will help those persons seeking to bolster their decision-making abilities.
Better results and wiser decisions April 13, 2002
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
Being a person who can never make up their mind, I decided it wouldn't hurt to read a book about better decision making. I enjoyed reading this book because it told a story about a man who used a 'Yes' or 'No' system to make better decisions. This made it easier to understand and apply the system to your own problems. In the story the man talks to many people who have used the system sucessfully. They give him lots of examples on how to arrive at better decisions. The 'Yes' or 'No' system is broken down into two main questions to ask yourself when making decisions. One is a practical question and the other is a private question. This allows you to use the system while making personal decisions or buisness decisions. Every day we are all faced with decisions, big and small. I have realized, from reading this book, that I seem to not think my decisions through as well as I should. I am sure that many other people share similar problems. This book acknowledges what we may not want to admit to ourselves. That many of us are knowingly making poor decisions, but we do not have the time or effort to turn them into better decisions. Reading this book may sound like a life saver to some people, but of course not everyone is going to walk away with better decision making skills. Like everything else in life, it will take time and patience to improve your decision making. But for those of you who would like to, this book could start you off on your way to turning poor decisions into better ones.
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