failure (psychology)

Explores the human capacity for making mistakes, and examines psychology, neuroscience, economics, consumer behaviors, geography, football, and more; and describes how to remember where something important is hidden, the perils of multitasking, and other related topics.

The author reflects on his days at a South Carolina military college. He recalls his love of basketball and its value to him as a means of self-expression, and shares experiences that shed new light on his novel "The Great Santini.".