"Yes" or "No": The Guide to Better Decisions Paperback – June 4, 1993

This book sets out, in the context of a story, an excellent system for running checks on one's own decisions. I recommend it highly to anyone who has ever wondered why they repeatedly have made bad decisions (in the sense of not reflecting their own true values and interests) in the past, or would like to make even better decisions in the future. Through two questions, each having three aspects, the decision maker can reflect on whether they are dealing with what is real or imagined, and whether they are being true to themselves. A very short, easy read, but extremely useful. Highly recommended for everyone, including young people.

Great little gem of a book. Told in Johnson's characteristic quasi-parable form, this book walks us through grounded, tempered decision making questions that employ both the head and the heart. I've read it and recounted its message to parents, students, friends and family. If I could keep a box under my desk to give away, this book might just transform our school culture, it's that good! Simple, common sense, and compatible with all belief systems. Easy to read, easy to work into meaningful conversation, easy to teach.

As the author of the "One Minute" series of books, Spencer Johnson has maintained his style of short and mostly conversational story telling with "Yes or No" to convey the art of making decisions. Set as a story of a weekend hike with a number of professionals all looking to improve the same abilities, the main character uncovers a very clear and sensible approach for making any decision.The book is short enough to be read in an hour. The content and dialog is somewhat dry and hokey at times. Yet inside the book contains several nuggets that compensate for any of the negative aspects of its presentation. The ideas are thought provoking, logical, and they work. If you struggle with some of the choices in your life or even find that you are not getting the results you'd prefer from some of your major decisions, this short book is well worth the effort.

We all have to make decisions. This small book is the best I ever read about decision making guide.

If you are looking for help in wisdom with decision making, this is a fantastic easy to read and understand book.

Quick read with some concise advice. The chapter for decisions that have to be made when there's not a clear yes or no was really helpful. Will be reviewing all of it again. Happy that I read it.

You can get everything you need out of the book by just reading the summaries. The fictional story that surrounds the lessons doesn't add value, other than perhaps repeating the main points.

I have several books by this author and I find that his method of getting his points across is unique and effective. By using a story format, he lets you get the point without "telling" you to do things. The seller wrapped the package well and sent it within the time frame. I can't remember if the book was new or used but it certainly was in "new" shape.