Secrets of Resilience
50 Insights from Resilient People
Published on 26. February 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
272 pages
978-1-3998-3123-9 (ISBN)
Description
THESE ARE THE REAL RESILIENCE INSIGHTS YOU NEED TO GET AHEAD
WHAT DO RESILIENT PEOPLE KNOW THAT THE REST OF US DON'T? Do they have a secret recipe for success? Is there a special alchemy? The 50 secrets in this book will help you develop the kind of resilience you need for maintaining equilibrium during tough times.
Every one of the 50 secrets in this book contains 3 strategies you can put into practice right now to get better results. Some of the ideas will surprise you, all will inspire you. Put these simple strategies together and you have a recipe for success, a formula that will unlock your potential.
Resilience made easy
Resilience comes more naturally to some, but the good news is that those of us who are not born robust can work in the right direction. Resilience is an apporaoch; a way of putting your brain in a different gear. Whether you want to build the ability to bounce back or adjust habits and adopt new ways of thinking, this book provides the tools and techniques you need.
ABOUT THE SERIES
Secrets books are designed to be easy to incorporate into your daily life. They boil down the essentials of important topics into short, quick lessons giving expert advice on a wide range of challenges that you can apply instantly. Each chapter outlines one of the 50 secrets and gives three strategies for putting the ideas into action. Whether you want to improve your efficiency, clear your desk, or be on top of your work, these books give the answers you're looking for.
WHAT DO RESILIENT PEOPLE KNOW THAT THE REST OF US DON'T? Do they have a secret recipe for success? Is there a special alchemy? The 50 secrets in this book will help you develop the kind of resilience you need for maintaining equilibrium during tough times.
Every one of the 50 secrets in this book contains 3 strategies you can put into practice right now to get better results. Some of the ideas will surprise you, all will inspire you. Put these simple strategies together and you have a recipe for success, a formula that will unlock your potential.
Resilience made easy
Resilience comes more naturally to some, but the good news is that those of us who are not born robust can work in the right direction. Resilience is an apporaoch; a way of putting your brain in a different gear. Whether you want to build the ability to bounce back or adjust habits and adopt new ways of thinking, this book provides the tools and techniques you need.
ABOUT THE SERIES
Secrets books are designed to be easy to incorporate into your daily life. They boil down the essentials of important topics into short, quick lessons giving expert advice on a wide range of challenges that you can apply instantly. Each chapter outlines one of the 50 secrets and gives three strategies for putting the ideas into action. Whether you want to improve your efficiency, clear your desk, or be on top of your work, these books give the answers you're looking for.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Murray Press
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 212 mm
Width: 133 mm
Thickness: 21 mm
Weight
276 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-3998-3123-9 (9781399831239)
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02/2026
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Person
John Lees is one of the UK's best-known career stategists. He writes regularly for the Times and the Guardian. His work appears regularly in glossies including Psychologies, Marie Claire and Red and he has appeared several times on both the BBC and ITV. He has trained recruitment specialists since the mid-1980s and worked with numerous organisations including HSBC and Reuters.