Review of Loserthink by Scott Adams
By Rodney D. Reider
A book about improvement. Another self-help book? One by Scott Adams? Isn’t he the Dilbert guy? It is a good read. I have consumed many self-help books over the years. In fact, I have found many things worth incorporating to improve efficiency, assist in public speaking, or even enhance team-building with the result of positive outcomes through a different or even more purposeful approach. The books always added to my outlook or arsenal, but Mr. Adams discusses thinking itself. He believes and expounds upon a very enlightening and yet simplistic approach; our need for learning to think better and our internal unwarranted confidence in the outcomes of our own thought process and decision-making.
Self-improvement is a discipline that benefits when the learnings are applied. Mr. Adams is no different. His is not a formulaic approach. He offers a unique, thoughtful and very necessary perspective. It is all about thinking better. Thinking better by expanding the perspective through the expertise of others. Have you ever wondered how an artist makes decisions? We look at their paintings or other renditions and forms of art, but how does an artist decide what is important and take the action? Compare this to an economist. How does an economist decide priorities and determine next steps? Mr. Adams shares insights. His exploration of expertise ranging from entrepreneurs to engineers to leaders provides a juncture of context. It offers the fortuitous option for the reader to delve into an array of perspectives and gain additional insight from the knowledgeable process of these experts to expand and apply to our thinking and decision-making. Incorporating expertise and experience from others into our own way of life offers a much better view professionally and expands discussions with those in our outside world as well.
