The funny and practical guide on how succeed when everything goes wrong, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Surrounded by Idiots. Not everything goes the way we want it to - the world or people around us sometimes just spin out of control. So how do you handle everything life throws your way when you'd really prefer to tell everyone to get stuffed?In his uplifting and inspiring, behavioural expert and bestselling author Thomas Erikson helps you turn challenges into opportunities and failure into growth.Drawing on the four-colour model that has inspired millions, Erikson shows you how to:O Regain control when life feels chaoticO Replace frustration with problem-solving focusO Build resilience through self-awareness and perspectiveO Turn adversity into lasting successWarm, witty and full of real-world wisdom, Surrounded by Setbacks reminds you that success isnOt about avoiding problems, itOs about learning to handle them with courage and confidence. Praise for Surrounded by Setbacks and Thomas Erikson: 'Outstanding . . . Erikson impresses with his trademark facility for making research-based discussions accessible and entertaining'?Publishers Weekly NA good resource for understanding how different personalities communicate and deal with feedbackAEveryone should read [it]' Business Insider NEqual parts logical, emotionally astute, and gut-wrenchingly funnyABuy it!' Jim McPartlin, author of The Enneagram at WorkNEveryone can benefit from this bookO Booklist NLife changingO 5-star reader reviewNHas enabled better communication with my peers and colleagues as well as my family.O 5-star reader reviewNClear, insightful easy to read book with plenty [of] practical adviceO 5-star reader reviewNA must-read to guide you on understanding yourself and othersO 5-star reader review