Book Review: ‘Distancing’ by David Marquet and Michael Gillespie

Book Title: Distancing: How Great Leaders Reframe to Make Better Decisions
Author: David Marquet and Michael Gillespie
Publisher: Penguin Business
Number of Pages: 224
ISBN: 978-0241661659
Date Published: Aug. 14, 2025
Price: INR 704

Book Review

David Marquet and Michael Gillespie’s book, “Distancing: How Great Leaders Reframe to Make Better Decisions“, teaches readers how to make better decisions by becoming their own coaches. The authors use psychological distancing, a mental technique that allows readers to step outside their narrow perspective and gain an objective, fresh perspective. They practice self-distancing, where they adopt the perspective of an outside observer, spatial distancing, where they zoom out and see themselves as part of a larger picture, and temporal distancing, where they make decisions from the vantage point of their future self.

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The book is filled with practical exercises and real-world examples, empowering readers to break free from self-limiting patterns and make clearer, smarter choices. The authors emphasise the importance of stepping outside oneself, whether through self, spatial, or temporal reframing, to cut through the fog of emotion, bias, and the tunnel vision that urgency often creates. “Distancing” is a timely and deeply useful toolkit for organisations, teams, and individuals, helping them make better, more confident decisions and enjoy the process.

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