Most of the time, we think fast. And most of the time we're really expert at what we're doing, and most of the time, what we do is right.

We are far too willing to reject the belief that much of what we see in life is random.

When you are under time pressure for a decision, you need to follow intuition.

If people are failing, they look inept. If people are succeeding, they look strong and good and competent. That's the 'halo effect.' Your first impression of a thing sets up your subsequent beliefs. If the company looks inept to you, you may assume everything else they do is inept.

Often, the most enjoyable part of an activity is the anticipation.

Our memory tells us stories, that is, what we get to keep from our experiences is a story.

Nobody would say, 'I'm voting for this guy because he's got the stronger chin,' but that, in fact, is partly what happens.