Surrounded by Setbacks

Part of the bestselling Surrounded by Idiots series!

In Surrounded by Setbacks, internationally bestselling author Thomas Erikson turns his attention to a universal problem: what to do when things go wrong.

Too often it seems like our dreams and ambitions-whether it's finally getting that corner office, lacing up your running shoes again, or building a flourishing relationship with your partner-are derailed by one roadblock or another. So how do we learn to take setbacks in stride and still achieve our goals?

In Surrounded by Setbacks, Erikson answers that question. Using simple, actionable steps, Erikson helps readers identify the "why" behind their goal, create a concrete plan towards achieving it, and-most importantly-avoid many of the most common pitfalls that derail us when we attempt something new. The simple 4-color behavior system that made Surrounded by Idiots revolutionary now helps readers reflect on how they respond to adversity, giving them the self-awareness to negotiate the inevitable obstacles of life with confidence.

CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION - WHEN IT ALL GOES TO HELL

PART 1

THE BEST WAY TO DEAL WITH SETBACKS or EVERYTHING THAT CAN GO TO HELL, AND WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT

1. IT'S NOT THEM. IT'S... YOU
2. SEEING THE WARNING SIGNS IN TIME
3. NO MORE EXCUSES!
4. FROM MINOR PROBLEM TO SERIOUS CRISIS IN THREE MINUTES
5. THE FOUR DEVELOPMENT PHASES: DODGY DYNAMIC
6. WHICH SETBACKS ARE THE ABSOLUTE WORST?
7. YOUR LIST OF SETBACKS
8. DO WE ALL REACT TO SETBACKS THE SAME WAY?
9. HOW EACH COLOR REACTS WHEN THINGS GO WRONG
10. HOW DOES THE AUTHOR OF THIS BOOK DEAL WITH SETBACKS?
11. OUR TENDENCY TO FOCUS ON THE NEGATIVE
12. WELCOME TO LATERVILLE!
13. MY LIFE IN LATERVILLE
14. (NOT) WORKING SMARTER
15. DARE TO NOTICE WHAT DOESN'T WORK
16. LEAVING YOUR COMFORT ZONE
17. FEAR AND THE FOUR COLORS
18. THE HARRY CASE - OR HOW TO END UP IN A DITCH
19. ADAPT OR GO (EXTINCT)
20. HOW DO YOUR COLORS AFFECT YOUR ABILITY TO ADAPT?

PART 2

CREATING LIFELONG SUCESS or HOW TO WIN EVERY TIME
21. THE THREE COWORKERS
22. HOW NOT TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS
23. HOW DO I KNOW IF I'M SUCCESSFUL?
24. MAKE YOUR OWN LIST OF SUCCESSES
25. HARRY, PART TWO: THE SOLUTION
26. ATTITUDE
27. SO HOW DO YOU WORK SMARTER?
28. SELF AWARNESS WILL LEAD YOU DOWN THE RIGHT PATH
29. MAINTAINING YOUR SUCCESS