The work begins with a discussion on Thrill Seekers (Big T people) and those who are risk averse (little t people). I would say it’s a safe bet that most of my readers fall into the Big T category but the book features a simple questionnaire to help you figure it out if you haven’t already. The book is intended to help readers join those in the “Golden Third”.
Author William Gurstelle describes the “Golden Third”; “I found that moderate, rational, risk takers, that is, those with scores between the mean and one standard deviation to the right are the people who are most satisfied with their lives. I call that area “the golden third” because it’s roughly 1/3 of the population. Studies (and there are several) show that people who take just a bit more risks than average, that is, those who live their lives in the golden third, tend to do better than average. They tend to be more satisfied with their lives and more fulfilled.”
The rest of the book is a how-to guide of controlled mayhem designed to help you accept some controlled risk and get a few kicks.
Absinthe & Flamethrowers: Projects and Ruminations on the Art of Living Dangerously
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