Book recommendation – Rolf Dobelli – Die Kunst des klugen Handelns

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Rolf Dobelli follows up his bestseller The Art of Thinking Clearly with Die Kunst des klugen Handelns, once again introducing readers to the world of psychological traps, cognitive biases, and decision-making illusions. While the first book primarily examines cognitive distortions, this work focuses more on everyday behavioral patterns, routines, and seemingly minor decisions that have a major impact in the long term.

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Dobelli writes in his usual clear, concise language, which makes complex insights easy to understand. Instead of theoretical treatises, he provides short, concise chapters with vivid examples from everyday life, economics, psychology, and philosophy. Each chapter deals with an “error of action,” such as why we often hold on to bad investments for too long, why we allow ourselves to be influenced by irrelevant information, or why we often waste more time on unimportant tasks than on crucial ones.

What is particularly impressive is that Dobelli not only points out the stumbling blocks to the reader, but also implicitly offers ways to avoid them: through conscious reflection, simplification of decisions, and concentration on the essentials. The result is a handbook for smart, pragmatic action that can be applied directly in everyday life.

Conclusion:

Die Kunst des klugen Handelns is not a dry reference book, but a practical guide in essay form. Those who are willing to question themselves self-critically will find a treasure trove of food for thought that can help them make better decisions and avoid unnecessary mistakes. The book is an excellent complement to The Art of Thinking Clearly, but also stands on its own as an inspiring and entertaining read.