We all in the course of a lifetime will face a variety of crises. What research in the field of Psychology has taught us that should be encouraging is the power of post-traumatic growth. Our challenges can actually lead to far greater wisdom, adaptation and greater good sense in conducting our lives.

This conversation centers on a few principles taught in the book

The Power of Bad: How the Negativity Effect Rules Us and How We Can Rule It

by John Tierney and Roy F. Baumeister.