Why Smart People Make Dumb Choices

by Pegues, Deborah Smith

• ISBN13: 9780736928526
• ISBN10: 0736928529
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-06-01
• Publisher: Harvest House Pub

Summary

Even smart people can make dumb choices. This book highlights real-life dumb choices of ordinary people and biblical characters, explores ten emotions that drive such choices, and reveals seven secrets for making great decisions. You'll discover the keys that will keep you on the road to

Author Biography

Deborah Smith Pegues is an inspiring motivator, Bible teacher, certified behavioral consultant, and certified public accountant. A bestselling author, her books include 30 Days to Taming Your Tongue (approximately 500,000 sold), 30 Days to Taming Your Attitude, Emergency Prayers, Socially Smart in 60 Seconds, and Confronting Without Offending. She and her husband, Darnell, have been married for more than 31 years and make their home in California.
Ricky Temple is known around the country as a creative leader and sought-after speaker and coach. He presently serves as pastor of Overcoming by Faith, a nondenominational church of nearly 4000 members in Savannah, Georgia. He and his wife, Diane, have been married almost 30 years and have two adult children.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Decisions, Decisions	p. 7
Real Life Confessions and Consequences
Dumb Moral Choices	p. 13
Dumb Relational Choices	p. 21
Dumb Financial and Business Decisions	p. 29
Dumb Health Decisions	p. 35
Ten Emotions that Drive Dumb Choices
Arrested by Anger	p. 45
Fueled by Fear	p. 53
Galvanized by Greed	p. 61
Injured by Impatience	p. 69
Sacked by Stress	p. 75
Caught by Curiosity	p. 81
Lured by Lust	p. 89
Prompted by Pride	p. 99
Influenced by Insecurity	p. 107
Goaded by Guilt	p. 115
Seven Secrets to a Great Decision
Clear Objectives: Establishing What You Really Want	p. 125
Concrete Information: Getting the Facts	p. 131
Contemplation: Weighing Risks and Rewards	p. 137
Counsel: Utilizing the Power of the Caucus	p. 145
Creativity: Thinking Outside-the-Box	p. 153
Courage: Implementing the Decision	p. 161
Clean Conscience: Experiencing Peace with Your Choice	p. 169
Epilogue	p. 177
Scriptures for Divine Guidance	p. 179
Scriptural Affirmations for Moral, Relational, Financial, and Health Decisions	p. 181
Survey Results Summary	p. 186
Notes	p. 187
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