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Vince Poscente

The Earthquake: Your Journey from Setback to Breakthrough

The Earthquake: Your Journey from Setback to Breakthrough

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The Earthquake is a new parable from the New York Times bestselling author of The Age of Speed and The Ant and the Elephant. It helps readers to break free from feeling stuck and bounce back after a crisis, offering prescriptive advice based on practices such as decoding human behavior, the neuroscience of performance, and interpersonal dysfunction around fear.

Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 30 November 2021
Publisher: BenBella Books


From the acclaimed author of "The Age of Speed" and "The Ant and the Elephant," comes a powerful new parable that offers guidance and inspiration for navigating life's challenges and overcoming setbacks. Life's journey is filled with ups and downs, but it is important to never lose hope. "The Earthquake" is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of perseverance.

In this captivating book, Vince Poscente introduces us to Adir, the diligent ant, and Elgo, the fearful elephant. Their peaceful oasis is disrupted by a seismic disaster, forcing them to embark on a transformative journey. What they learn along the way is that the linear path they followed in "The Ant and the Elephant" is not effective in the chaos that follows an earthquake.

"The Earthquake" provides practical advice and insights based on Poscente's extensive research in fields such as decoding human behavior, the neuroscience of performance, and overcoming interpersonal dysfunction related to fear. Through their story, readers will discover how to reframe dark times as opportunities for growth, resist the urge to go it alone, find fresh perspectives, and seek a path where they can enjoy the journey.

This modern-day fable is not only entertaining but also deeply meaningful, offering valuable lessons that can be applied to personal and professional life. Whether you are facing a significant setback or simply looking for ways to improve your resilience and thrive, "The Earthquake" is a must-read. It will inspire you to embrace challenges, overcome fear, and find your way to sustained hope.

Weight: 380g
Dimension: 148 x 216 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781953295712

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