This book may be viewed as an ?antiguide? to decisionmaking. It rejects mechanical formulas and urges self-reflection and a critique of ideology. Through close readings of fifteen life history interviews, Tod Sloan creates a framework for the interpretation of dilemmas and decisions. Ultimately, we see that a life choice or turning point comprises

Through readings of 15 life-history interviews, this book creates a framework for the interpretation of dilemmas and decisions. As each individual recounts a specific instance when a life choice was necessary, the supporting analysis reveals the framework that triggered the sense that a turning point had been reached. The author's basic premise is that common sense and mainstream psychology fail to enlighten us about what is actually involved in major life choices. He argues that individuals tend to make decisions that are not in their best interests and that these decisions tend to reinforce the sociocultural structures that were instrumental in the creation of their dilemmas.

Life presents many choices. The choices each person makes are influenced by individual life circumstances as well as world events. Every choice has a consequence. Life gets better or worse based on choices made. Since the United States entered the great recession in 2008, life has presented many challenges and trying circumstances. The unemployment rate, home foreclosures, personal bankruptcies, and the federal governments budget deficits have been high since 2008. The war on terrorism as well as the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have further complicated the world situation. The choices a person makes determine the type of life the person will experience. Choices determine the possible life roads to travel. Forks in the road and crossroads appear, and a person can be perplexed about which road to follow. Gain information to evaluate choices and to make better life choices. Think about the consequences before selecting a choice. Make choices that will cause you to live the life you desire.

Choices is a truly inspiring book with a very positive tone to it that would inspire and motivate its readers to view life, life's situations and circumstances from a positive angle. This book is a must read for every professional and every individual who wants to better decision makers, better parents and better at everything they do. The book urges us to pay close attention to our choices that determine our future, who we are and who we become. It reveals how our choices affect our lives and the lives of those around us. The Book reveals how everything in life; success, failure, losses, gains and life's issues are all the outcome of our own choices. A true original, the thoughts presented in this book are right on target while encompassing such a wide range of topics.

Who will my friends be? What will I do for a living? How will I handle money? How will I deal with temptation? Who will my Master be? The quality of your life can be substantially improved by making good decisions in these and other key areas.In 8 Critical Lifetime Decisions, Ralph Palmen reveals principles that will help the reader discover new confidence, direction, and drive. The truths resulting from these eight decisions can be applied starting today.Regardless of age, occupation, previous setbacks, or unfulfilled dreams - change is possible starting with the next decision. Learning to make wise decisions helps make the rest of life's choices easier, toppling impulsiveness and creating the freedom to be all that God intended.Volume orders qualify for special discounts. Call 1-800-877-0700 for information about quantity discounts.

“Gail has the ability to show us how to move our lives forward with power, dignity and grace . . . She is truly the Goddess of Creativity.” —Loretta LaRoche, bestselling author of Juicy Living, Juicy Aging The world is on overload, at least from our modern-day Western perspective. Gail McMeekin believes that we can effectively reduce stress in our lives and bring more meaning into them, and she has developed a program to help people to do just that by showing them the power of making positive choices. Readers are taught to see their Serenity Stealers—issues, habits, people—that need to be “subtracted” from their lives. With those negative life choices gone—choices that deplete their energy and sidetrack them from their goals—readers are shown how to make positive life choices. Carefully selected and added one at a time, these life choices will bring them closer to the joy and meaningfulness they need and desire. The Power of Positive Choices is short and brief by design. Filled with probing questions and helpful self-tests, it is “a brilliant distillation of the steps we each need to take to make the power of choice work . . . [a] clear, vibrant, go-go juice of a book” (Jennifer Louden, author of Why Bother?: Discover the Desire for What’s Next). “By showing us how to confront and banish what’s holding us back and how to consciously choose what’s best in the long run, this book reminds us that we have choices that affect the quality of our lives and helps us create a life in which joy plays a leading role.” —Patti Breitman, author of How to Say No Without Feeling Guilty

Includes CD-Rom ′Nothing is so exhausting as indecision, and nothing is so futile..teachers, parents and carers worry that the decisions that children and young people make might be unwise or dangerous′ - Bertrand Russell ′You′d be hard pushed to find a better decision-making programme than this excellent set of books... This series will undoubtedly kick-start conversation, prod thinking and stimulate classroom debate′ - Times Educational Supplement Magazine Decision making is a skill involving both a cognitive and an affective process. The ability to: - recognize the thoughts and feelings; - consider the consequences; - choose the best outcome; is a highly valued facility leading to resilience, achievement and responsibility. The skill can be taught and in these three volumes the authors provide all the materials needed to teach a course on decision making at each age level. The programme provides a menu of stories related to the real life experiences of the young people. Topics are selected to be age appropriate and the series includes: - Stealing; - Lying; - Social behaviours; - Risks; - Justice; - Loss, Grief and Bereavement; - Prejudice; - First love; - Disability; - Leaving home; - Family relationships. The teacher notes indicate ′stopping points′ where reflection and discussion is encouraged. A choice of endings is offered or the young people can develop their own ideas about what might happen next. The course can be introduced at any age or used to develop the skills through school life from early years to the teens. Other books in the series include Margaret Collins′s First Choices and Phil Carradice′s Good Choices.