The Art Of Adversity
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Author |
: David Pilling |
Publisher |
: Penguin |
Total Pages |
: 418 |
Release |
: 2015-02-24 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780143126959 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0143126954 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (59 Downloads) |
Synopsis Bending Adversity by : David Pilling
“[A]n excellent book...” —The Economist Financial Times Asia editor David Pilling presents a fresh vision of Japan, drawing on his own deep experience, as well as observations from a cross section of Japanese citizenry, including novelist Haruki Murakami, former prime minister Junichiro Koizumi, industrialists and bankers, activists and artists, teenagers and octogenarians. Through their voices, Pilling's Bending Adversity captures the dynamism and diversity of contemporary Japan. Pilling’s exploration begins with the 2011 triple disaster of earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear meltdown. His deep reporting reveals both Japan’s vulnerabilities and its resilience and pushes him to understand the country’s past through cycles of crisis and reconstruction. Japan’s survivalist mentality has carried it through tremendous hardship, but is also the source of great destruction: It was the nineteenth-century struggle to ward off colonial intent that resulted in Japan’s own imperial endeavor, culminating in the devastation of World War II. Even the postwar economic miracle—the manufacturing and commerce explosion that brought unprecedented economic growth and earned Japan international clout might have been a less pure victory than it seemed. In Bending Adversity Pilling questions what was lost in the country’s blind, aborted climb to #1. With the same rigor, he revisits 1990—the year the economic bubble burst, and the beginning of Japan’s “lost decades”—to ask if the turning point might be viewed differently. While financial struggle and national debt are a reality, post-growth Japan has also successfully maintained a stable standard of living and social cohesion. And while life has become less certain, opportunities—in particular for the young and for women—have diversified. Still, Japan is in many ways a country in recovery, working to find a way forward after the events of 2011 and decades of slow growth. Bending Adversity closes with a reflection on what the 2012 reelection of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, and his radical antideflation policy, might mean for Japan and its future. Informed throughout by the insights shared by Pilling’s many interview subjects, Bending Adversity rigorously engages with the social, spiritual, financial, and political life of Japan to create a more nuanced representation of the oft-misunderstood island nation and its people. The Financial Times “David Pilling quotes a visiting MP from northern England, dazzled by Tokyo’s lights and awed by its bustling prosperity: ‘If this is a recession, I want one.’ Not the least of the merits of Pilling’s hugely enjoyable and perceptive book on Japan is that he places the denunciations of two allegedly “lost decades” in the context of what the country is really like and its actual achievements.” The Telegraph (UK) “Pilling, the Asia editor of the Financial Times, is perfectly placed to be our guide, and his insights are a real rarity when very few Western journalists communicate the essence of the world’s third-largest economy in anything but the most superficial ways. Here, there is a terrific selection of interview subjects mixed with great reportage and fact selection... he does get people to say wonderful things. The novelist Haruki Murakami tells him: “When we were rich, I hated this country”... well-written... valuable.” Publishers Weekly (starred): "A probing and insightful portrait of contemporary Japan."
Author |
: Julie Fournier |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 116 |
Release |
: 2020-08-08 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9798673564240 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (40 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Art of Embracing Adversity by : Julie Fournier
Dr. Viktor Franklin believed our chief desire in life was meaning. Anxiety, depression, loneliness, and boredom are all problems that arise when you lack meaning in your life. In order to find meaning you have to embrace adversity. Embracing adversity improves many parts of your life, your quality of life will improve, your attitude will improve, and your motivation will improve. Your life becomes more meaningful when you embrace adversity.
Author |
: Steven Snyder |
Publisher |
: Berrett-Koehler Publishers |
Total Pages |
: 226 |
Release |
: 2013-02-08 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781609946463 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1609946464 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (63 Downloads) |
Synopsis Leadership and the Art of Struggle by : Steven Snyder
All Leaders Face Adversity. Exceptional Leaders Thrive in It. Leadership is often a struggle, and yet strong taboos keep us from talking openly and honestly about our difficulties for fear of looking weak and seeming to lack confidence. But Steven Snyder shows that this discussion is vital—adversity is precisely what unlocks our greatest potential. Using real-life stories drawn from his extensive research studying 151 diverse episodes of leadership struggle—as well as from his experiences working with Bill Gates in the early years of Microsoft and as a CEO and executive coach—Snyder shows how to navigate intense challenges to achieve personal growth and organizational success. He details strategies for embracing struggle and offers a host of unique tools and hands-on practices to help you implement them. By mastering the art of struggle, you’ll be better equipped to meet life’s challenges and focus on what matters most. “Leadership and the Art of Struggle provides you with the opportunity to learn from Snyder’s remarkable wisdom. It is a living guide that you can return to time and time again as new situations arise.” —From the foreword by Bill George, former CEO, Medtronic; Professor of Management Practice, Harvard Business School; and author of the bestselling True North “The leadership book of the year...one of the most intelligent, revealing, and practical books on the subject I have ever read. It confronts a vital truth: that challenge is the crucible for greatness and that these adversities introduce us to ourselves.” —Jim Kouzes, coauthor of the bestselling The Leadership Challenge “Steven Snyder covers all the bases from channeling your energy to managing conflict, including a great segment about overcoming your leadership blind spots...This encouraging book is a must-read!” —Ken Blanchard, coauthor of The One Minute Manager and Great Leaders Grow “Leadership and the Art of the Struggle gives you clear and compelling advice on transforming pitfalls into possibilities.” —Jodee Kozlak, Executive Vice President, Human Resources, Target
Author |
: James Charnley |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2021-05-28 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1838386874 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781838386870 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (74 Downloads) |
Synopsis Bryan Charnley - Art & Adversity by : James Charnley
Author |
: Anne Therese Naylor |
Publisher |
: Interactive Publications |
Total Pages |
: 209 |
Release |
: 2013-03-15 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781922120120 |
ISBN-13 |
: 192212012X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (20 Downloads) |
Synopsis Art from Adversity by : Anne Therese Naylor
Winner, IP Picks 2012 Best Creative Non-fiction Enhanced by the author's paintings, Art from Adversity shines the spotlight on mental illness, in particular, bipolar disorder. It provides an insight into what it is like to become mentally ill, to ascend into mania, free fall into depression, and-finally emerge profoundly changed by the experience.
Author |
: Josh Waitzkin |
Publisher |
: Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages |
: 291 |
Release |
: 2008-05-27 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780743277464 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0743277465 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (64 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Art of Learning by : Josh Waitzkin
An eight-time national chess champion and world champion martial artist shares the lessons he has learned from two very different competitive arenas, identifying key principles about learning and performance that readers can apply to their life goals. Reprint. 35,000 first printing.
Author |
: Ross Edgley |
Publisher |
: HarperCollins |
Total Pages |
: 287 |
Release |
: 2020-05-28 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780008356965 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0008356963 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (65 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Art of Resilience: Strategies for an Unbreakable Mind and Body by : Ross Edgley
‘Incredible individual, incredible book, incredible story.’ CHRIS HEMSWORTH ‘A hero who is as humble as he is resilient... testament to a “never give up” spirit!’ BEAR GRYLLS ‘From reading this book, the message that comes shining through is this: you can achieve anything.’ ANT MIDDLETON
Author |
: Alfonso Borello |
Publisher |
: Villaggio Publishing Ltd. |
Total Pages |
: 79 |
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Rating |
: 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Synopsis The Art of Adversity: Turning Life's Challenges into Opportunities for Growth and Transformation by : Alfonso Borello
"The Art of Adversity" is an inspiring and insightful guidebook written for anyone seeking to navigate life's ups and downs with resilience and grace. Drawing on the author's personal experiences of overcoming adversity, this work offers practical and effective strategies for transforming life's challenges into opportunities for personal growth and transformation. Whether you're facing a major setback or simply looking to enhance your mental toughness and resilience, you shall find valuable insights and actionable tips to help you overcome adversity and thrive. With a compassionate and supportive tone, the author shows readers how to cultivate a positive mindset, build self-awareness, and develop a sense of purpose and meaning in the face of adversity. Keywords: resilience, adversity, personal growth, mindfulness, gratitude, vulnerability, professional growth, transformation.
Author |
: Laura Huang |
Publisher |
: Piatkus Books |
Total Pages |
: 272 |
Release |
: 2021-08-19 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0349422281 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780349422282 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (81 Downloads) |
Synopsis Edge by : Laura Huang
Author |
: Marcus Anderson |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 250 |
Release |
: 2017-10-23 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1978225547 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781978225541 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (47 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Gift of Adversity by : Marcus Anderson
While preparing to deploy with the U.S. Army Marcus suffered a severe spinal injurythat left him paralyzed. After dying on the operating table twice, the surgeons saved his life, but told himhe'd never walk again. Having no other option, Marcus started doing some brutally honest soul searching, looking for the lesson to be learned from his injury. Once he started seeing his Adversity as a gift instead of a curse, something miraculous began to happen..."The Gift of Adversity" tells the inspiring story and lessons learned from overcoming pain and paralysis to find purpose. Based on Marcus Aurelius Anderson's life and TEDx talk, "The Gift of Adversity" gives functional and inspiring wisdom that can be applied in personal development, motivation, and achievement.