Volume 2: The Decision Engine

Volume 2: The Decision Engine

The 5-Minute Framework for Rapid Logic, Cognitive Bias Mitigation, and High-Velocity Executive Judgment.By Chris Taylor
Michael Caine
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Length1h 24m

About this audiobook

In The Decision Engine, Chris Taylor reveals a practical framework for thinking more clearly, making smarter decisions, and performing under pressure. This is not abstract philosophy. It is a tactical guide to upgrading your mental operating system using science-backed strategies and rapid decision-making frameworks. Inside, you’ll discover: • How to identify and neutralise cognitive biases • Mental models for faster, sharper decision-making • Techniques to reduce stress and decision fatigue • How to think logically under pressure • A framework for recovering quickly after bad decisions • How to use probabilistic thinking instead of emotional reactions • Strategies for improving focus, clarity, and executive function Perfect for entrepreneurs, leaders, creatives, and anyone wanting to think more clearly in a fast-moving world. Your greatest competitive advantage is the ability to stay calm, focused, and rational when others are overwhelmed.

Audiobook details

GenreBusiness and Economics
Length1 hr 24 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 6, 2026
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1Preface: Preface: The Internal Audit
2Introduction: The High-Velocity Mind
3Chapter 1: The Bio-Economics of Choice: Decision Energy
4Chapter 2: Amygdala vs. Apex: Recognizing the “Neural Hijack” and Regaining Logical Sovereignty
5Chapter 3: The Binary Breaker: Dissolving “Either/Or” Paralysis and the 300-Second Choice Filter
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6Chapter 4: The Heuristic Audit: The Heuristic Audit
7Chapter 5: Circadian Decision Windows: Circadian Decision Windows
8Chapter 6: The Cortisol Filter: The Cortisol Filter
9Chapter 7: Intuition vs. Impulses: Intuition vs. Impulses
10Chapter 8: The Information Diet: The Information Diet
11Chapter 9: The Cognitive Cool-Down: The Cognitive Cool-Down
12Chapter 10: The Executive Sleep Architecture: The Executive Sleep Architecture
13Executive Summary: The Decision Engine
14Case Studies: The Engine in the Wild
15The 30-Day “Decision Engine” Challenge: None

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