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Black Box Thinking: The Surprising Truth About Success (And Why Some People Never Learn from Their Mistakes)

by Matthew Syed
$11.90
Black Box Thinking: The Surprising Truth About Success (And Why Some People Never Learn from Their Mistakes)
Black Box Thinking: The Surprising Truth About Success (And Why Some People Never Learn from Their Mistakes)

Embrace failure, transform mistakes into success.

If you've ever wondered why some people bounce back stronger from failure and others don't, Matthew Syed's "Black Box Thinking" might clarify that mystery for you. It's a deep dive into the psychology of failure and how it can actually be a stepping stone to success, rather than a setback. The book's analysis peppered with real-world examples is both thought-provoking and potentially transformational—perfect if you're looking to shift your mindset and learn from mistakes effectively.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Black Box Thinking: The Surprising Truth About Success (And Why Some People Never Learn from Their Mistakes)

by Matthew Syed
$11.90
ISBN: 9781473613775
Authors: Matthew Syed
Publisher: John Murray
Date of Publication: 2015-09-10
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Business, Personal Development, Science
Related Topics: Personal Development, Management, Productivity, Leadership, Self Help, Personal Development, Productivity, Psychology, Leadership, Business, Psychology
Goodreads rating: 4.28
(rated by 13954 readers)

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What links the Mercedes Formula One team with Google? What is the connection between Dave Brailsford's Team Sky and the aviation industry? What links the inventor James Dyson and the basketball player Michael Jordan? They are all Black Box Thinkers. Whether developing a new product, honing a core skill or just trying to get a critical decision right, Black Box Thinkers aren't afraid to face up to mistakes. In fact, Black Box Thinkers see failure as the very best way to learn. Rather than denying their mistakes, blaming others, or attempting to spin their way out of trouble, these institutions and individuals interrogate errors as part of their future strategy for success. How many of us, hand on heart, can say that we have such a healthy relationship with failure? Learning from failure has the status of a cliché, but this book reveals the astonishing story behind the most powerful method of learning known to mankind, and reveals the arsenal of techniques wielded by some of the world's most innovative organizations. It also reveals the dangers of failing to learn from mistakes. In healthcare, hundreds of thousands of patients die from preventable medical errors every year due to a chronic lack of Black Box Thinking. Using gripping case studies, exclusive interviews and really practical takeaways, Matthew Syed - the award-winning journalist and best-selling author of Bounce - explains how to turn failure into success, and
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Embrace failure, transform mistakes into success.

If you've ever wondered why some people bounce back stronger from failure and others don't, Matthew Syed's "Black Box Thinking" might clarify that mystery for you. It's a deep dive into the psychology of failure and how it can actually be a stepping stone to success, rather than a setback. The book's analysis peppered with real-world examples is both thought-provoking and potentially transformational—perfect if you're looking to shift your mindset and learn from mistakes effectively.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.