Books like When smart people fail by Carole Hyatt

Daniel Kahneman's "Thinking, Fast and Slow" explains how two distinct mental systems shape our judgments and decisions, offering insights into the biases that influence everyday choices.

J.K. Rowling’s Harvard commencement addresses success, failure, and imagination, offering practical wisdom for anyone navigating life’s crossroads – captured for the first time in book form.

Bob Knight argues that the greatest leaders anticipate and prepare for a negative scenario. They succeed by expecting things to go wrong at any moment, and by building a realistic strategy that takes all potential obstacles into account. Knight uses fascinating behind-the-scenes examples from his long career to convey the power of negative thinking in sports, business, and life.

Keith D. Harrell reveals a practical 10‑step program to transform negative attitudes into positive actions, helping readers gain control of career, personal life, and relationships for a healthier, happier future.

This guide reveals skills and tools to help you create a happier life amidst stress and adversity. Practical advice and powerful insights are drawn from positive psychology, teachings from seekers of spiritual enlightenment, and inspiring relatable stories.--Publisher.

Psychologists long assumed that people who face adversity--a difficult childhood, career turbulence, sudden bouts of bad luck--will succumb to their circumstances. Yet over and over, they find a significant percentage are able to overcome their life circumstances and achieve spectacular success. How is it that individuals who are not "supposed" to succeed manage to overcome the odds? Are there certain traits that such people have in common? Can the rest of us learn from their success and apply it to our own lives? Here, in a narrative that interweaves stories from education, the military, and business, and a wide range of new research, psychologist Rom Brafman identifies the six hidden drivers behind unlikely success. By understanding and incorporating these strategies in our own lives, Brafman argues, we can all be better prepared to overcome the inevitable obstacles we face.--From publisher description.