Adversity Quotient [antikvár]

FOREWORD For too many, hopelessness is defined very early in life. Too frequently, what might have been never gets a chance. What determines our ambition over time? What is the unique factor in each of our lives that will determine where we set our sights? And what forces will cause us to move closer or further from their realization? What can we do to alter the outcome? Dr. Stohz's work helps us to seize control of our destinies, to understand and permanently improve our own ambition and motivation, and to lead a meaningful life. Now more than ever there is an urgent need to identify, grow, and become full contributors in work and in life. This book provides the long awaited answer to the question, "What does it take to make an extraordinary contribution over a lifetime?" It pinpoints and teaches the betiaviors and characteristics that differentiate extraordinary people from those who settle for less, or do not participate at all. No message could be more timely. Paradox rules the day. On the one hand is the promise of technology to improve our lives. On the other hand is the disheartening societal discord, a growing economic gap between the classes, relentless competition, and largely unmet human needs. For some of us, technological advances offer improvements. But for many of us, it just doesn't work out that way. Despite the gains in information technology, the burden of striving in modern society and assimilating increasing levels of information has become overwhelming to a large portion of our population. A pervasive sense of hopelessness is too often the result. Old cures fall short. Adversity Quotient, or AQ, is at once a powerful theory, a meaningful measure, and a honed set of tools for persevering through challenging times. It will provoke you to rethink your current