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In Succeeding When You're Supposed to Fail, bestselling coauthor Rom Brafman (Sway, Click) draws from a diverse body of research to reveal the unique factors that allow a sizable percentage of people to achieve success even when the cards are stacked against them. Taking readers from the experiences of children raised in poverty to prisoners of war, to executives struggling with a failing business, Succeeding When You're Supposed to Fail examines the psychological forces that enable individuals to overcome seemingly insurmountable adversity--and offers insight into how we can embrace those same successful principles in our own lives and careers. Among the strategies and habits that can influence our ability to get ahead and achieve our dreams are The presence of a "satellite" or mentor who can provide us with a consistent level of emotional and practical support Having an internal "locus of control" rather than seeing our success or failure as the result of forces beyond our control Being persistent--people who overcome the odds do not give up at the first, or second, sign of resistance or defeat A sense of humor--those with a natural sense of humor about life are better able to face initial defeat and failure, without giving in or losing their drive to succeed Told with the same story-driven narrative flair that made Sway and books like Blink and How We Decide such popular successes, Succeeding When You're Supposed to Fail reveals the hidden drivers behind unlikely success. About the Author ROM BRAFMAN, coauthor of the New York Times bestsellers Sway and Click, is a practicing psychologist in Palo Alto, California. He holds a Ph.D. in psychology and has taught university courses in personality and personal growth. His books have been featured or quoted in the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, the New York Times, and the Financial Times, as well as on ABC News and NPR.