How I Learned to Cope with Disappointment, Setback, and Crisis
Offered By: The Aspen Institute via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore a powerful personal narrative and insights on resilience in this 59-minute talk by Atlantic Media owner David Bradley. Gain valuable perspectives on coping with setbacks, disappointments, and crises as Bradley shares his life experiences and wisdom acquired at age 64. Delve into the extraordinary story of an American journalist held hostage by al Qaeda for 660 days, examining the universal nature of personal challenges and effective frameworks for overcoming adversity. Discover the connection between happiness and health in later life, drawing from the renowned Harvard happiness study and its three key predictors. Learn essential strategies for navigating life's inevitable obstacles and emerging stronger from difficult experiences.
Syllabus
How I Learned to Cope with Disappointment, Setback, and Crisis
Taught by
The Aspen Institute
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