Surrounded by setbacks Turning obstacles into success (when everything goes to hell)
Book - 2021
"In Surrounded by Setbacks, internationally bestselling author Thomas Erikson turns his attention to a universal problem: what to do when things go wrong. Too often it seems like our dreams and ambitions-whether it's finally getting that corner office, lacing up your running shoes again, or building a flourishing relationship with your partner-are derailed by one roadblock or another. So how do we learn to take setbacks in stride and still achieve our goals? In Surrounded by Setbacks, Erikson answers that question. Using simple, actionable steps, Erikson helps readers identify the "why" behind their goal, create a concrete plan towards achieving it, and-most importantly-avoid many of the most common pitfalls that derail ...us when we attempt something new. The simple 4-color behavior system that made Surrounded by Idiots revolutionary now helps readers reflect on how they respond to adversity, giving them the self-awareness to negotiate the inevitable obstacles of life with confidence"--
- Subjects
- Published
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New York, NY :
St. Martin's Essentials
2021.
- Language
- English
Swedish - Main Author
- Other Authors
- Edition
- First U.S. edition
- Item Description
- Translator from title page verso.
"Originally published in Sweden by Forum in 2020"--Verso. - Physical Description
- vi, 326 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references (pages [319]-320) and index.
- ISBN
- 9781250789518
9781250838933
- Introduction: When it all goes to hell
- The best way to deal with setbacks, or everything that can go to hell, and what you can do about it. It's not them, it's... you ; Seeing the warning signs in time ; No more excuses! ; From minor problem to serious crisis in three minutes ; The four development phases: dodgy dynamic ; Which setbacks are the absolute worst? ; Your list of setbacks ; Do we all react to setbacks the same way? ; How each color reacts when things go wrong ; How does the author of this book deal with setbacks? ; Our tendency to focus on the negative ; Welcome to laterville! ; My life in laterville ; (Not) working smarter ; Dare to notice what doesn't work ; Leaving your comfort zone ; Fear and the four colors ; The Harry case, or how to end up in a ditch ; Adapt or go (extinct) ; How do your colors affect your ability to adapt?
- Creating lifelong success, or, how to win every time. The three coworkers ; How not to achieve success ; How do I know if I'm successful? ; Make your own list of successes ; Harry, part two: the solution ; Attitude ; So how do you work smarter? ; Self-awareness will lead you down the right path ; Maintaining your success.