Diesel's Be Stupid advertising campaign created a stir worldwide. Now the philosophy behind the campaign is presented in full in Renzo Rosso's manual of practical advice and business-tested wisdom for achieving success. Drawing on his experience as a creative entrepreneur, Rosso explains how the braveness to make stupid decisions and the ability to see things for how they could be helped him build a successful company. Be Stupid is a method for learning: a guide for how to listen to your heart and not your head, to be creative instead of critical, and to get back on your feet after a downfall. The book reflects the inspiring story and personality of the author: methodical but fun, creative but rational, passionate and pragmatic.

Discover the essential thinking tools you’ve been missing with The Great Mental Models series by Shane Parrish, New York Times bestselling author and the mind behind the acclaimed Farnam Street blog and “The Knowledge Project” podcast. This first book in the series is your guide to learning the crucial thinking tools nobody ever taught you. Time and time again, great thinkers such as Charlie Munger and Warren Buffett have credited their success to mental models–representations of how something works that can scale onto other fields. Mastering a small number of mental models enables you to rapidly grasp new information, identify patterns others miss, and avoid the common mistakes that hold people back. The Great Mental Models: Volume 1, General Thinking Concepts shows you how making a few tiny changes in the way you think can deliver big results. Drawing on examples from history, business, art, and science, this book details nine of the most versatile, all-purpose mental models you can use right away to improve your decision making and productivity. This book will teach you how to: Avoid blind spots when looking at problems. Find non-obvious solutions. Anticipate and achieve desired outcomes. Play to your strengths, avoid your weaknesses, … and more. The Great Mental Models series demystifies once elusive concepts and illuminates rich knowledge that traditional education overlooks. This series is the most comprehensive and accessible guide on using mental models to better understand our world, solve problems, and gain an advantage.

One need not look far to find breathtaking acts of stupidity committed by people who are smart, or even brilliant. The behavior of smart individuals--from presidents to prosecutors to professors--is at times so amazingly stupid as to seem inexplicable. Why do otherwise intelligent people think and behave in ways so stupid that they sometimes destroy their livelihoods or even their lives? This book is the first devoted to investigating what the most current psychological research can tell us about stupidity in everyday life. The contributors to the volume, renowned scholars in various areas of human intelligence, present fascinating examples of people messing up their lives, and they offer insights into the reasons for such behavior. From a variety of perspectives, the contributors discuss: - The nature and theory of stupidity - How stupidity contributes to stupid behavior - Whether stupidity is measurable While many millions of dollars are spent each year on intelligence research and testing to determine who has the ability to succeed, next to nothing is spent to determine who will make use of their intelligence and not squander it by behaving stupidly. Why Smart People Can Be So Stupid focuses on the neglected side of this discussion, reviewing the full range of theory and research on stupid behavior and analyzing what it tells us about how people can avoid stupidity and its devastating consequences.

Don't be Stupid, advice for young people and some old fools, is a self help, get off your butt and jam type of book. This book is based on observations of teen abandonment, parental neglect, gang life, drug use, loving a loser, abuse, dumb decisions, lack of financial knowledge, media mind control and surviving living in America. It may not be acceptable to many who do not want to change their common ways, but it is great advice and is based on real life situations.

An invaluable tool for kids to discuss death, explore grief, and honor the life of loved ones.

We cannot control a lot of things in the world. The only thing we can control is what we decide to do. Have you ever felt like you made a bad decision? Have you ever felt like you could make better decisions? Have you made decisions that altered the course of your life in a direction you did not intend on going? Have you made decisions that made you slap your forehead and yell, Duh? Do you want to improve your world and live with less stress? By using the Four Rules, you can take control of your choices and the decision-making process that directs your life. We can change the world, but change has to start somewhere. Lets start with us. Me First! Gary Jones is not an ivory tower academic, a Harvard MBA, a television evangelist, or a political consultant. He is a simple man with a simple message: four rules to change your decision-making life. We all have some type of psychological system to make decisionsGarys system works! Mike Bishop, PhD., professor of marriage and family therapy, Capella University

Unlock the Power of Inquiry: Transform Your Life with "Questions Can’t Be Stupid, Answers Can Be!" Are you ready to elevate your understanding and communication skills to new heights? Dive into "Questions Can’t Be Stupid, Answers Can Be!"—a groundbreaking exploration of the art of questioning that will redefine how you engage with the world around you. In a world overflowing with information, the ability to ask the right questions is more crucial than ever. This book reveals the transformative power of inquiry, drawing on historical traditions, cultural insights, and modern psychology. Whether you're a student, a professional, or simply someone eager to learn, this book equips you with the tools to: - Enhance Critical Thinking: Learn how to dissect complex issues and arrive at meaningful conclusions. - Foster Deeper Connections: Master the art of active listening and empathetic questioning to build stronger relationships. - Drive Innovation: Unlock creative problem-solving by asking questions that challenge assumptions and explore new possibilities. What You'll Discover -The Universal Art of Inquiry: Explore how different cultures have embraced questioning as a pathway to knowledge and wisdom. - Practical Techniques: Engage with exercises like the Five Whys and Socratic Dialogue that will sharpen your questioning skills. - Real-World Applications: Discover how effective questioning can lead to breakthroughs in personal growth, professional success, and social change.