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The Art of Risk: The New Science of Courage, Caution, and Chance

Amazon's editors have named THE ART OF RISK as one of their

The Art of Risk: The New Science of Courage, Caution, and Chance

The Art of Risk: The New Science of Courage, Caution, and Chance

Kayt Sukel’s New Book Tackles Risk � At Home and Abroad

This will be the third time we've featured Kayt Sukel, freelance writer and Travel Savvy Mom, on the Vacation Gals. She’s talked with us previously about her favorite family travel destinations and the science of love and sex. But, over the past few years, her life has continued to evolve. Her new book, THE ART OF RISK: THE NEW SCIENCE OF COURAGE, CAUTION & CHANCE The Art of Risk: The New Science of Courage, Caution, and Chance, explores how, where, when and why people take risks. And she shares with us why risk-taking is an important part of learning how to balance adventures away and happiness at home...

Would you like to get a taste of THE ART OF RISK before pub date on 3/1/16? If you've pre-ordered your copy, you're in luck!

For those who purchase the book before 3/1, National Geographic is offering a .pdf of the first chapter plus a fun Q&A with me about how I'm applying what I learned about risk. It's yours for the taking. All you have to do is fill out this form:



And if you haven't pre-ordered yet, get on that! This bonus content will only be hanging around for the next couple weeks.


The Art of Risk: The New Science of Courage, Caution, and Chance

Hey, fellow Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ nerds! National Geographic Books is giving away 15 copies of THE ART OF RISK before pub date.

There's just over one week to enter. Go on over and get you one while the getting is good!



The Art of Risk: The New Science of Courage, Caution, and Chance

The Art of Risk: The New Science of Courage, Caution, and Chance

The first official review for THE ART OF RISK is in! Kirkus Reviews calls me a "blithe and personable guide to risk-taking, sharing her own experiences and getting research scientists to open up about their findings." And says that the book is an "enjoyable tour" of the science. The Art of Risk: The New Science of Courage, Caution, and Chance

Last year, I was honored to be part of . I was in the thick of writing the risk book--and got to share what I learned about why risky play is important not just for kids, but adults, too.

Alas, I can't seem to figure out how to embed the video in the post. But you can click here to see . Check it out and let me know what you think.

The Art of Risk: The New Science of Courage, Caution, and Chance

You may have heard...but my new book, THE ART OF RISK is headed into the world in March of next year.

We'll be doing an ARC giveaway here on Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ in December. And I'll start doing more regular posts about risk-taking and the brain soon. Stay tuned!

But in the meantime, I'd like some feedback. What kind of things would you like to see me post here? What would make you sit up and take notice? I'd love to hear your thoughts.

The Art of Risk: The New Science of Courage, Caution, and Chance