This brand new book takes a positive & dynamic approach to surviving whatever life throws at you exploring the range of skills attitudes & abilities you need to survive & thrive in difficult times both personally & professionally. While some people are more naturally resilient than others the book asserts that resilience is a quality that can be learnt & developed whatever your stage in life or personal situation. Based on extensive new research & backed-up with real-life case studies & examples of people who display resilient behaviour (including those who have turned adversity into advantage) the book shows how you too can bounce back from bad times learning how to take back control know when to press ahead or cut your losses & see opportunity where others see threat. The book concludes with a 10-point plan to help you pull all the strands together building resilience a skill for life. Key contents include: * Understanding yourself & your personal Resilience"ient * Making judgements & taking decisions * Assessing risk & solving problems * Managing stress * Being true to yourself.