Always Change a Losing Game

by David B. Posen

Book Overview

Too often in life, we do things to hurt us. Whether it's compulsive eating, addiction to caffeine or being stuck in an unhappy relationship Always Change A Losing Game will show you how to make... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1550135376
• ISBN13: 9781550135374
• Release Date: January 1994
• Publisher: Key Porter Books
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.8" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Could Change You Into a Winner!

Dr. Posen's tape is one of my favorites. It needs to be listened to over and over. No panaceas, inner-childs, etc., just some home-spun wisdom from a physician turned stress and life management counselor. The key idea in this tape is the "losing game." A losing game is any game where the costs outweigh the benefits. He talks about the various losing games people play. For instance, in lifestyle losing games, he talks about why smoking, overeating, and caffeine consumption are losing games. He tells us to change a losing game we must make trade-offs. A trade-off, for example, is to give up late-night television for a rested body. He gives us simple advice on little things that we sought of all know but don't put into practice.

Excellent, clearly organized and practical "food for action"

This book offers a recipe for success and happiness that differs from the others because it recognizes the reality of the trade-offs we need to make in life and explores how to make the right personal decisions. All of this is offered in a clearly organized package, full of memorable anecdotes and phrases to help the reader retain the author's various points. Memorable, useful and helpful.