Dr. Stoltz’s work helps us to seize control of our destinies, to understand and permanently improve our own ambition and motivation, and to lead a meaningful life. This book provides the long awaited answer to the question, “What does it take to make an extraordinary contribution over a lifetime?” It pinpoints and teaches the behaviors and characteristics that differentiate extraordinary people from those who settle for less, or do not participate at all. No message could be timelier.
For the first time, Adversity Quotient (AQ) unravels this mystery of human motivation and empowerment, infusing us with the fundamental hope, principles, and methods for a rarefied life and career on the front of the curve. Through the AQ model and methods, families and communities learn practical approaches for turning hopelessness around while fortifying their members with enduring strategies for greater purpose and fulfillment. AQ is one of the more important concepts of our time because provide the direction and tools necessary for putting this idea into practice.