adaptability (psychology)

Presents the eighty-one verses that comprise the "Tao Te Ching," Chinese prophet Lao-tzu's maxims for living a God-realized life, each accompanied by an affirmation by Wayne Dyer.

Discover how to cope with life's surprises. Some people like surprises. They may seek out experiences where they're likely to encounter the unexpected. Others, are uncomfortable with surprise. It makes them feel anxious or stressed. Psychologists say that people who are comfortable with surprise are more emotionally flexible than people who aren't.

The book illuminates how each different type of setback carries its own challenges and has the potential to yield its own form of wisdom. Using stories from his own life--including his childhood in apartheid-era South Africa, his years after suffering a violent attack from a stranger, and his career as a psychiatrist--as well as case studies and discussions with well-known figures such as Viktor Frankl and David Lynch, Rosenthal reveals that true innovation, emotional resilience, wisdom, and dignity can only come from confronting and understanding the adversity we have experienced.

Describes adaptability as the difference between adapting to cope and adapting to win, includes real-world examples from business, government, and sports.