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achievement thinking, 120–123

counterbalanced traits, 121–137

and biphasic adjustment, 127–129

definitions, 122–123, 127–129

and emotional intelligence, 129–137

elements of, 121–122

goal setting, 120–121

post-traumatic growth (PTG), 189, 198, 199–202

and self-awareness, 133–134

and self-esteem, 123–124, 130

adaptability

necessity for success, 30–32

and synergy, creating, 144–145

adversity

“broaden and build,” and, 55

complex systems evolution, and, 198

decisions, and, 32, 100 (see also choice point)

flow experiences, and, 143

goal achievement, and, 69 (see also problem-solving skills)

optimism in response to, 110–111, 119 (see also optimism)

and resiliency, essence of, 114

responsibility, personal, 32–33

serendipity, and, 158–168