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Whether we're buying a pair of jeans, ordering a cup of coffee, selecting a long-distance carrier, applying to college, choosing a doctor, or setting up a 401(k), everyday decisions—both big and small—have become increasingly complex due to the overwhelming abundance of choice with which we are presented. As Americans, we assume that more choice means better options and greater satisfaction. But beware of excessive choice: choice overload can make you question the decisions you make before you even make them, it can set you up for unrealistically high expectations, and it can make you blame yourself for any and all failures. In the long run, this can lead to decision-making paralysis, anxiety, and perpetual stress. And, in a culture that tells us that there is no excuse for falling short of perfection when your options are limitless, too much choice can lead to clinical depression. In The Paradox of Choice, Barry Schwartz explains at what point choice—the hallmark of individual freedom and self-determination that we so cherish—becomes detrimental to our psychological and emotional well-being. In accessible, engaging, and anecdotal prose, Schwartz shows how the dramatic explosion in choice—from the mundane to the profound challenges of balancing career, family, and individual needs—has paradoxically become a problem instead of a solution. Schwartz also shows how our obsession with choice encourages us to seek that which makes us feel worse. By synthesizing current research in the social sciences, Schwartz makes the counter intuitive case that eliminating choices can greatly reduce the stress, anxiety, and busyness of our lives. He offers eleven practical steps on how to limit choices to a manageable number, have the discipline to focus on those that are important and ignore the rest, and ultimately derive greater satisfaction from the choices you have to make.
We often find ourselves making choices in life, not thoroughly considering the consequences that could follow or maybe you are like me and you find yourself "doing the right thing" because that's what society dictates should happen--pushing pieces of your life into place, whether or not they fit. Ian was a piece of the puzzle that had the right shape, sides, and color but didn't quite fit. I didn't see it coming, the choices, the sex, the gun, none of it. Yet here we are, choosing to live in a world of uncertainty. Playing it safe has never gotten me anywhere, and I'm ready to give in to the recklessness of life. Join me. Won't you?
Jeff Benedict has seen both good and bad in his career as a journalist. Some of the best are the extraordinary people he has met who have made deliberate choices to live happier lives despite the extreme hardship that each of them have faced. Although life will knock us down from time to time, this book is an important reminder that we all can make a choice to get back up, brush ourselves off, and keep pressing forward. Replace anger with forgiveness through studying the real-life examples of seven inspiring mentors. Avoid discouragement by purposefully recognizing God's hand in your life. Diminish the heartache from tragedy through the concentrated act of serving others. Gain insights from parents who were deliberate in safeguarding their children against harmful influences. Stand strong through life's adversity through the examples of powerful prayer.
In the glamorous world of Los Angeles, Jessica seems to have it all—beauty, fame, and a thriving career as a top fashion model. But behind the spotlight, her life is filled with heartbreak. Defying her mother’s wishes, she once fell deeply for David, a love that was as passionate as it was tumultuous. But their relationship crumbled under the weight of her demanding career, and when David suddenly asks for a divorce, Jessica is left shattered, especially after the ultimate betrayal by her best friend, Clara. At her lowest, Jessica finds comfort in an unexpected source: Alexander Sterling, a billionaire who sees past her fame and is drawn to her strength and vulnerability. As their friendship grows, Alexander’s steady presence begins to heal the wounds David left behind. Though his feelings for her deepen, Alexander patiently gives Jessica the time she needs, never rushing her, allowing their connection to blossom naturally. But just as Jessica starts to feel safe in Alexander’s love, David reappears, desperate for a second chance. Now, torn between the man who broke her heart and the one who helped heal it, Jessica faces an impossible choice. Will she return to the man she once loved, or risk everything for a future with Alexander? A love triangle brimming with passion, betrayal, and second chances—Jessica’s decision will change everything.
A story of two girls living in Johannesburg. Two acts of betrayal, set more than fifty years apart. Jenna, a troubled teenager, is packing up her Aunt C-C's Johannesburg house. She prises open a locked drawer and finds an old letter addressed to her aunt. One word stands out: MURDERER. As Jenna discovers the clues which reveal the secret her aunt has kept hidden all her life, she is forced to confront her own shameful act of betrayal.
Developing countries would gain far more from unilateral trade liberalization than from multilateral trade liberalization negotiated over many years. Industrial countries could increase both economic and political incentives for reform by granting credit when developing countries undertake unilateral trade liberalization.
The overwhelming reality of our time is this: In the opening years of the 21st century, the United States finds itself not only the most powerful nation on earth but the most powerful nation that has ever existed. Given the contradictory roles America plays in the world, we are fated to be the catalyst for either a new global community or for global chaos. If we don't lead, Zbigniew Brzezinski contends, rather than merely dominate by force, we could face worldwide hostility much like the regional hostility now confronting Israel. Brzezinski argues for a more complex and sophisticated view of our global role than much of our media and political leadership are willing to entertain. We are the world's policeman, but we have to be seen as a fair one. We are entitled to a higher level of security than other nations (because we assume greater risks), but we are also the proponent of essential freedoms. We are uniquely powerful, but our homeland is uniquely -and chronically-vulnerable. "Globalization" precludes immunity for even the most powerful. This is an impressively lucid assessment, informed by decades of experience on the front lines of foreign policy, of where we stand in the world and where we should go from here.
Free of economic jargon, The Choice gives the reader a new perspective on how international trade affects business and our daily lives." "The Choice explores a wide array of global economic issues from tariffs and quotas to the lives of unemployed workers and their children."--BOOK JACKET.
Opposites attract in this moving #1 New York Times bestseller of love lost and found between a medical student and the man who captures her heart. Travis Parker has everything a man could want: a good job, loyal friends, even a waterfront home in small-town North Carolina. In full pursuit of the good life—boating, swimming, and regular barbecues with his good-natured buddies—he holds the vague conviction that a serious relationship with a woman would only cramp his style. That is, until Gabby Holland moves in next door. Despite his attempts to be neighborly, the appealing redhead seems to have a chip on her shoulder about him . . . and the presence of her longtime boyfriend doesn’t help. Despite himself, Travis can’t stop trying to ingratiate himself with his new neighbor, and his persistent efforts lead them both to the doorstep of a journey that neither could have foreseen. Spanning the eventful years of young love, marriage, and family, The Choice ultimately confronts us with the most heart-wrenching question of all: how far would you go to keep the hope of love alive?