The Intelligence Trap Why Smart People Do Stupid Things and How to Make Wiser Decisions
Reviews
Deceptively simple reasons and strategies behind why smart people make stupid decisions that we tend to forget, this book was a good reminder to pause, reflect and be intentional.
Highlights
It’s not enough to assume that employing the smartest people possible will automatically translate to better performance; you need to create the environment that allows them to use their skills.
For some people, failure is the end of the world, but for others, it’s an exciting new opportunity.
You cannot be wise about the world if you first do not know yourself.
It’s being willing to acknowledge that you have changed your mind many times before — and you’ll be willing to change your mind many times again.
It is not enough to possess a good mind; the most important thing is to apply it correctly.
René Descartes