http://www.audible.com/pd/Science-Technology/Why-We-Make-Mistakes-Audiobook/B002V1AASS
This was a pretty straightforward book that took a look at the way our brains work, especially when we tend to get a little bit lazy, and began taking shortcuts and jumping to conclusions.
Our brains have evolved throughout our history, to detect patterns, therefore becoming more efficient, at picking out trends and predictable behaviors. Back in the old days, it was a matter of survival, but now, faced with more “non-life-threatening details” than ever before, we are also apt to make more mistakes than ever before. Albeit, most of the mistakes are something that we can live with (forgetting our passwords, forgetting where we placed our keys, not remembering that we’ve told the same story many times before, etc.), but this book points out that if we put a little more thought into how we think, our minds can work even better than ever before.
It was a very interesting and entertaining read of a lot of real-life situations that I’m sure we all can relate to.
James Donaldson is a Washington State University graduate (’79). After an outstanding basketball career with WSU, he went on to play professional basketball in the NBA with the Seattle Supersonics, San Diego/L.A. Clippers, Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks, and Utah Jazz. He also played for several teams in the European Leagues in Spain, Italy, and Greece, and he toured with The Harlem Globetrotters to wrap up his career. James was an NBA All-Star in 1988 while playing center for the Dallas Mavericks. In 2006, James was inducted into the Pac-10 Sports Hall of Fame and also the Washington State University Athletic Hall of Fame. In 2010, James was elected as a board member for the NBA Retired Players Association.
James frequently conducts speaking engagements (motivational, inspirational, educational) for organizations, schools, and youth groups.
In 2010, James was the recipient of the NBA Legends of Basketball ABC Award, awarded for outstanding contributions in Athletics–Business–Community.
He believes in being a role model for success and professionalism to the scores of young people to whom he devotes so much of his time. He currently serves on several boards and committees and is a member of many organizations.
James believes in developing relationships that create a “Win-Win” environment for everyone involved, and in being the best he can be!
For more information about James Donaldson or to request he speak at your event, contact him at:
www.StandingAboveTheCrowd.com
JamesD@StandingAboveTheCrowd.com
1-800-745-3161 (voicemail & fax)
James Donaldson is the author of “Standing Above The Crowd” and “Celebrating Your Gift of Life” and founder of the Your Gift of Life Foundation which focuses on mental health awareness and suicide prevention, especially pertaining to our school aged children and men.
If you’re interested in having James come and speak to your group of young adults, business entrepreneurs, aspiring political and community leaders, and athletic teams, please contact him at jamesd@yourgiftoflife.org and or leave a personal message for him at 1-800-745-3161. Keep up with him and read about how he is reaching out and making a difference in the lives of so many around the world at www.yourgiftoflife.org
