Rowan Hooper, evolutionary biologist and author of the new book “Superhuman-Life at the Extremes of our Capacity” shares the awe-inspiring stories of people who have reached extraordinary places in their lives in terms of human achievement. Each chapter is filled with fascinating details about what it takes to overcome adversity and push beyond ones limits to reach peak potential. Whether it be endurance, strength, bravery, intelligence, or memory, a common trait throughout is an appreciation and overcoming of failure. Find Rowan on Twitter @: https://twitter.com/rowhoop Find out more about Rowan's book "Superhuman" @: http://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Superhuman/Rowan-Hooper/9781501168710  

Rowan Hooper on How Superhumans Deal with Failure

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Here a sample of Morgan's new podcast WHAT'S RUNNING YOU? with this weeks guest Tony Hale. www.morgansimpson.com

Tony Hale on What's Running You?

Morgan's book "WHAT'S RUNNING YOU? How to Become the Entrepreneur of Your Life" is out. For a limited time THE OTHER F WORD listens get a free audiobook when they buy the book. Just send your confirmation receipt to bonus@morgansimpson.com and we'll send you the audiobook. You can buy the book by clicking HERE Details also available at www.morgansimpson.com  

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The Other F Word Team gathers to talk about where they are in their individual lives, as well as their podcast life, and what it’s like to sit in uncertainty when it comes to the future. www.theotherfwordpodcast.com

Morgan, Sara, Melissa and Bipasha on Uncertainty

Legendary comic strip writer Cathy Guisewite of the world renowned comic strip "Cathy" and author of "Fifty Things That Aren't My Fault: Essays from the Grown-Up Years", explains how her own life failures led to the creation of this beloved character and how the real Cathy’s daily failures inspired the fictional Cathy’s storyline. From love life failures to the challenges of finding jeans that fit, Cathy the character expresses what every woman has felt or experienced at some point in her life, making her an essential icon of female struggles. In doing so, this character offered solidarity and hope for millions of women around the world. Find out more about Cathy & "Fifty Things That Aren't My Fault" @ www.cathyguisewite.com Follow Cathy on Facebook: @CathyGwite and Instagram: @cathygwite

Cathy Guisewite on Embracing Failure

Rebecca Kitt shares her story about her problematic marriage and the challenges she faced throughout her divorce. Failure became a constant theme that led her to feel overwhelmed and defeated, and yet she persevered and found strength she didn’t know she had. In looking back, she shares her insight as to why the struggle was so hard and how disparate personalities approach conflict and resolution so differently. Rebecca offers thoughtful and concrete advice on how to steer your way through conflict with a difficult partner.

Rowan Hooper on How Superhumans Deal with Failure

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