There were a number of key take-aways for me in this book. The most critical, and how they apply to my working life, are detailed below. After all, they’re personal! Translated, it’s nobody’s business.” This is especially true when making personal decisions. It’s virtually impossible to welcome new information or insight when we’re convinced our judgment is being questioned. When we confuse one for the other, our defenses go up and our learning aptitude goes down. In the moment, we feel like we’re being questioned rather than simply being asked a question. work) but the idea of pausing to examine not only your personal motives, but the impact of the decision will certainly have an effect on the decision outcomes. The author really caught my attention when he said, “ Truth is, most of us resist uninvited questions when making a decision. It might seem as if some of these questions would not be applicable for all decisions (or in all environments, i.e. The author uses a combination of personal (often funny) stories, psychological and behavior data, and ideas from the Bible to explain why each of these questions are impactful and how they can, and should, shape your decision making. The focus of this book is that in order to make better decisions (and therefore have fewer regrets), you need to pause in the decision making and ask yourself several questions. At a high level the five questions are: Andy will show you how.March 2022 Book of the Month: Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets by Andy Stanley "Now is the time to change your choices to regret-proof your future. Ian Morgan Cron, author, The Road Back to You "Andy Stanley strikes again! This challenging, practical, and engaging book will help you make better decisions and lead the life you really want." Lysa TerKeurst, #1 New York Times bestselling author "This book is not just a necessary guide to better decisions-it's a handbook for life that is sure to make a difference in yours." Bob Goff, Sweet Maria's husband and New York Times bestselling author We've got some important decisions to make, and this book will help frame the right questions to ask." "This is the right book for the right time. Max Lucado, pastor and New York Times bestselling author "Classic Andy-accessible to any of us wanting to change, yet deep enough to challenge you if you think you know the answers."
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