The path to personal and professional fulfillment is rarely straight. Ask anyone who has achieved his or her biggest goals or whose relationships thrive and you'll hear stories of many unexpected detours along the way. What separates those who master these challenges and those who get derailed? The answer is agility - emotional agility, that allows a person to navigate life's twists and turns with self-acceptance, clear-sightedness, and an open mind. Psychologist Susan David developed this concept after studying emotions, happiness, and achievement for more than twenty years. She found that no matter how intelligent or creative people are, or what type of personality they have, it is how they navigate their inner world - their thoughts, feelings, and self-talk - that ultimately determines how successful they will become.

Rigidity to agility -- Hooked -- Trying to unhook -- Showing up -- Stepping out -- Walking your why -- Moving on: the tiny tweaks principle -- Moving on: the teeter-totter principle -- Emotional agility at work -- Raising emotionally agile children -- Conclusion: Becoming real.