Decision Quote by Rolf Dobelli
“Out of the 10,000 news stories you may have read in the last 12 months, did even one allow you to make a better decision about a serious matter in your life?”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Art of Thinking Clearly, 2013
He questions whether news stories truly help us make better decisions, suggesting most information is irrelevant to personal choices.
In simple terms: News often doesn't improve decisions.
Seek useful information only.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal finance
- health decisions
- career planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you determine which news impacts you?
- What criteria help you discard irrelevant information?
Filtering news is challenging.