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Author: Malcolm Gladwell
Publisher: Little, Brown
Dimension: 8.4 x 6.0 x 1.0 inches
Weight: 13.6 ounces.

The topic fits
Blink describes the underlying understanding of many things we see on TV, from our salesforce and with our day-to-day interactions with other people. Many of the presented concepts can help to drive improved marketing, speech-making and other outbound... more

NOT THE TIPPING POINT, BUT...
still a really, really intriguing book. gladwell does not disappoint.

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Book's tone changes in a "Blink" of an eye
I was first caught by the title and cover of this book. It was fairly plain with "Blink" written boldly across the front. I read the blurb on the inside cover about what it was about and thought I would take a chance at reading it.

The... more

In the Blink of a Thought
In "Blink," author Malcolm Gladwell explores "post-modern" decision-making. In modernism, we decided based upon logic: the analysis of factual data, as much of it as we could gather. In post-modernism, we decide based upon the synthesis of sensed experience,... more

Thought Provoking Observations & Insights. A Worthwhile Read
Malcolm Gladwell is not a typical business writer. He doesn't package common sense bromides into check lists for success. Instead, he observes, ties together disparate anecdotes, and he comments. He expects the reader to think, not just passively accept... more

Nowhere near as good as his previous work
This book seems to have been written only because of the success of the Tipping Point, not because of a worthwhile subject matter. It jumps from facts, to anectodes, without a strong enough argument. After reading the first one, I was very disappointed.more

lots of words to say so little
the basic thesis of the book is as follows: intuitive decision making (snap, blink, or unconscious) can be more effective than scientific/analytical decision making IF we train them to be less biased. it's an interesting point, especially in our culture... more

Enjoyable, well-written, and fresh perspective
Malcolm Gladwell's attempt to explain intuitive decision making is entertaining but is not entirely convincing. The beginning of the book is compelling but the power of his words fizzled after numerous examples were given. This book rises above a new... more

Superb start but sluggish finish
This book is about the all important two second decisions or impressions that our "adaptive unconscious" leads us to without the rigor of detailed analysis that we otherwise do. Instantly, I realized that my decision to buy this book from amongst a large... more

Blink stinks...
I've never seen a more transparent effort to cash in. This is a (really) dumbed down psych lite book about nothing. At times, Gladwell's effort to make a strong point in confusing (I suspect there is no point). At other times, he provides mini-overviews... more

Interesting, but doesn't leave much of an impression
Gladwell's latest is a breezy, enjoyable read that unfortunately left me wondering about the whole point of the book.

The discussions of the way we intuit, or thin-slice things, can be fascinating. However, he makes it clear at other times... more

I do this all the time!
Well, I thought that after that high-falutin book about butterflys and subways and what-not I'd be in for another sleeper, but this book is zen gold! My girlfriend always complains to my dad, sayin, "uncle, that boy of yours just dont THINK!"
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An Okay Read
Some insightful stuff, but not a lot earthshattering. Intuitive listening is the principle, and some time spent on how that is used against you (not actually your intuition, but basic assumptions that have you make snap judgements).

The key... more

Weird, but good
This isn't your standard nonfic book, but i drew a lot of knowledge from it. It provides an interesting way to destress and look at the world from a new perspective, which is always welcome.

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I'm thinking this is AWESOME!
I'm thinking this is AWESOME!, February 26, 2005
This is one of the most important self-help pieces in modern history,
on par with classics of the self-help genre such as
How To Win Friends and Influence People
Nothing Down... more

Absolutely enthralling and fascinating throughout.
This is one of the most fascinating books I have read in some time. The book centers on the concept of how fast we really do make judgments, called "thin slicing", and how deeper analysis can sometimes provide less information than more. It is all about... more

A refreshing read in the "Information Age"
In an era when we think we need to know as much as possible when we make a decision, Malcolm Gladwell challenges us to question this conventional wisdom. Blink tell us that sometimes too much information immobilizes us and makes us ineffective. A powerful... more

Blink, and any substantial content is gone!
There are some interesting narratives in the book- strung together with useless chatter and fill. (Too much about Kenna and Coke, for example.) I think Gladwell had enough real content to make an excellent magazine article and spent some time creating... more

Don't Believe Everything You Think
A quick read, concise and clear, "Blink" gives us much-needed insight into the preconditioning and hidden clues our minds use to make decisions. Malcolm Gladwell obviously has the gift of rapport, which enables him to distill the essense from the life... more

Pause for thought
PROS:
1. A good read for anyone interested in human psychology.
2. Challenges the assumption a well thought-out process must be inherently better than a snap judgement (often it is not).
3. Illustrates well how our prejudices influence... more

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