How to Overcome Your Secret Fear of Failure: Recognizing and Beating Your Achilles Syndrome

by Petrūska Clarkson

Book Overview

Almost everyone has heard of an "Achilles heel,"--an expression derived from the Greek myth of the warrior who, when he was born, was dipped by his mother in the magical River Styx, but was held by the heel, which remained his vulnerable spot. A psychotherapist who is a consultant to many corporate leaders offers a brilliant analysis of the "Achilles Syndrome" of many people today who downplay their many strengths and talents and become consumed by...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1843331578
• ISBN13: 9781843331575
• Release Date: May 2008
• Publisher: Vega Books/Tsai Fong Books
• Length: 207 Pages
• Weight: 13.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 7.6"