SIDETRACKED Why Our Decisions Get Derailed, and How We Can Stick to the Plan

With diction that sounds precise but never forced, Tamara Marston gives an appealing performance of this practical guide. The innocent quality in her voice is a good foil for the author's academic rigor, making Gino's advice sound more inviting than prescriptive. Decision making becomes derailed when intentions and realities relevant to choices are pushed aside by the power of inner emotional issues, important relationships, or the messages we get from our immediate surroundings and culture. Illustrated by personal anecdotes and research conducted by herself and other psychologists, her stimulating insights will widen everyone's field of vision when in the midst of any important decision. This is an essential lesson for those wanting to be more proactive and effective with their choices. T.W. © AudioFile 2014, Portland, Maine [Published: JULY 2014]