Adversity Quotient: Turning Obstacles into Opportunities

by Paul G. Stoltz

Praise for Adversity Quotient.

"With AQ, Paul Stoltz has done something remarkable: He synthesizes some of the most important information on how we influence our own future and then offers a profound set of observations which teaches us how to thrive in a fast-changing world!"-Joel Barker, President, Infinity, LTD, author of Paradigm Shift.

"Adversity Quotient will show that you have more control over events than you think. The key is changing your beliefs. Believe it or not, that can usually be done in One Minute." -Ken Blanchard, co-author, The One Minute Manager.

"Paul Stoltz's AQ explains why some people, teams, organizations, and societies fail or quit, and how others in the situation persevere and succeed. With this book, anyone or or organization can learn to reroute their AQ and hardwire their brain for success." -Daniel Burrus, author, Technotrends.

"AQ is one of the more important concepts of our time. Paul Stoltz's book provides the direction and tools necessary for putting this idea into practice. It is a must read for anyone interested in personal mastery, leadership effectiveness and/or organizational productivity." -Jim Ericson, Program Director, The Masters Forum.

Genres: Business, Nonfiction, Personal Development, Self Help, Psychology, Leadership

330 pages, Paperback

First published April 21, 1997

Reviews

[Will Bryan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Distinct parts of this book had a profound impact on me...so much so that I have referenced it in talks I have given. However, as a whole, the book did not capture my attention, thus my 3 star vs. what might have been a 4 or even 5 star.

[MsSmartiePants ...like the candy... · Rating 2 out of 5]

An overview on attitudes toward adversity. Everyone gets some, some get more than others. Already into disc 4, I like the way the author categorizes our response to adversity on a continuum, but that's not exactly how life is. We don't usually respond in a nice pattern. My friend pointed that out to me today, and I agreed. We are more likely to slide up and down and then back up the 'continuum', kind of like we do as we process loss.
I am probably not going to complete this book. It has become tedious and find myself objecting to more of the premises. I do not agree that will is what needs to be mustered to push through adversity. It works on some, but on the unexpected and shocking adversity some of us have encountered, not so much. The emphasis on will is discouraging in itself as we deal with complicated issues within and outside ourselves as we struggle through.
The author does include a recommendation for building a support team for adversity, however, it's presented more like a business proposal and not the type of personal support so many problems require.
I don't question the author's experience and their records as having overcome tremendous challenges. They are both possess amazing internal fortitude and have persevered through very tough problems. I am just not connecting as deeply with the subject as I had hoped.

[Vinh Nghiem · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is a little bit boring at the beginning, but from page to page, it makes me more interested in the inspiring lessons.

AQ can be simply understood as resilience ability, how to confront to conflicts and changes in a VUCA world. And this book will help you with some valid advice and technique. However, you will be the person making the call and take full accountability for your life. Read - Understand and Practice will make U stronger and more successful in future.

A good book to read, to make a big change in life

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To SEE a WORLD in a Grain of Sand,
And a HEAVEN in a Wild Flower,
Hold INFINITY in the palm of your hand
And ETERNITY in an Hour"
~ William Blake ~

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Form is Emptiness; Emptiness is form.
Form is not different than Emptiness;
Emptiness is not different than form
~ Heart Sutra ~

Like the ocean and its waves,
inseparable yet distinct

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" I and The Father are one,
I am The Truth,
The Life and The Path.”

Like a river flowing from its source,
connected and continuous

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Thy kingdom come.
Let the reign of divine
Truth, Life, and Love
be established in me,
and rule out of me all sin;
and may Thy Word
enrich the affections of all mankind

A mighty oak tree standing firm against the storm,
As sunlight scatters the shadows of night
A river nourishing the land it flows through

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[Nguyễn Minh · Rating 4 out of 5]

(Bản tiếng việt: AQ - Chỉ số vượt khó - Biến khó khăn thành cơ hội)

Một công trình nghiên cứu về tâm lý của con người, đồng thời giúp đỡ mọi người hoàn thiện bản thân mình hơn qua bài kiểm tra và những chỉ dẫn chi tiết. Tất cả nhằm mục đích thành công và hạnh phúc.

"Biết giải quyết khó khăn quan trọng hơn nhiều so với chỉ đơn thuần biết "lạc quan"" - Martin Selignman.

"...tuyệt vọng kéo dài không phải là một lựa chọn".

"Nghệ thuật khó nhất của con người là làm sao để sống cho đúng nghĩa trong mỗi ngày của cuộc đời mình." - Henry David Thoreau.

[Lori · Rating 2 out of 5]

Definitely dated, somewhat sexist, and many of the examples turned me off from his message. The tone was condescending. It had a very, “pick yourself up by your bootstraps” vibe to it, with no real acknowledgement of systematic or societal impacts on a person’s ability to deal with adversity.

[Oktagerard]

Certainly, it is a self help book.
I pursue another point of view about psychological self help.
It gives me what I expect.
The book suggests that the obstacles are the triggers for success.
The matter is how we see that obstacles, how we think and react about it!
Interesting book.
It really helps to overcome our reactive habits and start to think, say, and act more details and diligent. You may see yourself as a different person if you try the advises from the book.
Read and try it!

[Ria Basuki · Rating 4 out of 5]

Saya belajar jangan takut thd masalah. Hehe..biasanya,, masalahnya adalah cara pandang kita thd masalah. Terlalu fokus dg masalahnya, bukan fokus memecahkan masalahnya (pd solusinya). Hahaaa...kalau ngga mau punya masalah, yaa kita sdh tidak ada di dunia ini dong ;)

[Hilmi · Rating 3 out of 5]

ingatkanku untuk selalu mendaki...

[Tyler Leary · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book is dumb.

[Adhe Priyambodo · Rating 3 out of 5]

Inspiring!

[Dina Rizki · Rating 5 out of 5]

good

[Dave Pereira · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm learning quite a bit about myself and those people around me. Your AQ deserves some focus.

[Karin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent book.

[J Crossley · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book looks at how to better handle adversity. By being able to handle adversity better, you can then use adversity as a catapult to success.

[Afif Mustafa]

cara membaca google book seperti ini bagaimana ya?
mohon petunjuk nya