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Miller505
Posted December 7, 2009
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Fun read with interesting insights after the first chapter.
The first chapter was a bit dry, but once he gets into the stories, it was a fun read. As a financial advisor, I found this very relevant given the recent market turmoil. His explanations of military decision making were surprisingly similar to what happens in the investment world. The story about the general calling out a junior officer for using words he couldn't define, what a laugh! We have all had to endure people like that and wished someone would do what the general did. You come away with an even greater respect for our military.
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Kirsten31
Posted August 11, 2009
Pride goes before the fall
After reading this book I came away with the thought that the most valuable lessons I have learned in my life have only occurred after my greatest failures. My successes only confirmed what I thought I already knew about myself. My personal failures, however, are now causing me to really examine what I was thinking before my own fall. "Prudent Decision Making in an Imprudent World" has helped clarify that understanding for me.
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I loved this book and would strongly recommend it to my former OSU sorority sisters and current office colleagues. -
Lauren26
Posted August 10, 2009
Prudent reading for young and old alike
I bought this book on the recommendation of a friend of friend whom I met at a DC party last week. It is an easy read and each chapter stands alone, so you can pick it up and begin wherever your interest really leads you. The theme of the book seems to be; if you want to become a better decision maker, acquire the humility needed to understand that you and your immediate needs are not always the primary consideration in every decision you are going to make. There is usually much more.
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I think the book is intended for the reflective people of the world who are able to make lemonaide even after life has given them a heavy dose of lemons. Lastly, and quite aside from the review, I was surprised by the author's background. I really didn't think Marines (or Soldiers) wrote like this.