An engaging, inspiring exploration of the astonishing worth of setbacks-and how exactly we may use them to achieve success

As an award-winning sports journalist, Sam Weinman has very long studied the ripple effects of dropping. But like a dad of two competitive boys, he battled to persuade them that failing-whether shedding a hockey video game or bombing a math test-can actually be a critical component of success. So he searched for the perspectives of men and women who have turned significant setbacks into significant comebacks- about Get at Shedding: How Our Biggest Setbacks Can Lead to Our Greatest Increases and sometimes even fresh careers-to illustrate how exactly we can not only overcome defeat but grow stronger from the knowledge.

Blending firsthand interviews and advice from professional sports athletes, business professionals, politicians, and Hollywood stars with expert evaluation from leading psychologists and coaches, Win at Losing reveals how renowned figures-from Emmy Award-winning actress Susan Lucci to golfer Greg Norman and politician Michael Dukakis-have prevailed and even triumphed in the aftermath of loss, humiliation, and rejection. In showcasing the ways our most difficult moments can be turned into powerful growth possibilities, this energetic and moving guide asks readers to redefine what constitutes achievement and failure, and will be offering an essential blueprint for harnessing the power of setbacks to accomplish what we wish in life.