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OVERVIEW

Even people with great intelligence and great experience can fall victim to bad choices. The only way to avoid those bad choices is to understand the keys to making smart ones. Why Smart People Make Dumb Choices takes you on a journey with some of the Bible’s smartest people—such as Abraham and Sarah, David, and Peter—who also made some not-so-smart decisions. By looking at the choices they made, readers will discover the keys to avoiding similar mistakes and will learn principles that will keep them on the road to good decision-making.

PART 1: Real Life Confessions and Consequences
Chapter 1: Dumb Moral Choices
Chapter 2: Dumb Relational Choices
Chapter 3: Dumb Financial Decisions
Chapter 4: Dumb Health Decisions

PART 2: Ten Emotions that Drive Dumb Choices
Chapter 5: Arrested by Anger
Chapter 6: Fueled by Fear
Chapter 7: Galvanized by Greed
Chapter 8: Injured by Impatience
Chapter 9: Sacked by Stress
Chapter 10: Caught by Curiosity
Chapter 11: Lured by Lust
Chapter 12: Prompted by Pride
Chapter 13: Influenced by Insecurity
Chapter 14: Goaded by Guilt

PART 3: Seven Secrets to a Great Decision
Chapter 15: Clear Objectives: Establishing What You Really Want
Chapter 16: Concrete Information: Handling the Facts
Chapter 17: Contemplation: Weighing Risks and Rewards
Chapter 18: Collaboration: Utilizing the Power of the Caucus
Chapter 19: Creativity: Thinking Outside-the-Box
Chapter 20: Clean Conscience: Experiencing Peace with Your Choice
Chapter 21: Courage: Implementing the Decision