decision analysis

Shots Versus Goals

I coach my son’s soccer team, and at a recent game, one of our players took the ball to the corner and passed back to his friend in the middle. Just like we practiced. His friend was about to get swarmed by defenders, so he took a great one-touch shot. Just like we practiced. The …

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Do You Feel Lucky?

I don’t really like roller coasters. It’s not that I’m terrified of them – it’s just that I get absolutely no enjoyment and feel like I’m exposing myself to a bit of danger (they’re maintained by high school kids, you know) and stomach lurching for no reason at all. Plus you have to pay for …

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