In this wise and profound book, a noted social psychologist draws on the latest research and theory on human development and, illustrating with arresting real life examples-from love and marriage, the workplace and careers, sports and games, and more-shows how we deal with winning and losing in our personal lives.
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Brim, director of the MacArthur Foundation Research Network on Successful Mid-Life Development, here delivers an antidote to the rat race and a meditation on ambition, rather than a how-to-succeed primer to placate those who haven't yet realized their dreams. In so doing, he strips away sundry myths: "The Second Chance" (there may not be one); "Late Blooming" (seldom); "Hard Work Rewarded" (don't count on it). And he cautions us that success is often empty--and that it's harder to attain in a shrinking economy. Tip O'Neill, William Faulkner and Russell Baker are among those who present their wit and wisdom on achievement or the lack of it. Oddly, we hear no word from those whose hard work has been rewarded with MacArthur prizes.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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"A rare work. We do not often see such a successful blending of personal insight and objective social science."
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i have read many books & know from real life & working experience that what the author says is true, & it is a very realistic & nicely done analogy of the progression of ambition & our mental & physical states (although they vary between individuals) throughout our working lives~thank you very much for this study
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