A review by bootman
Adapt: Why Success Always Starts with Failure by Tim Harford

5.0

Tim Harford is a gift to the realm of non-fiction writing, and I fell in love with his work after reading his most recent book, The Data Detective. So many of us are averse to failure, but it’s one of the most important things we can experience. I’m a former drug addict who managed to make just about every mistake you can imagine by my 20s, but my life changed when I learned to adapt and learn from them. Today, not only do I fail, but I embrace failure, and my life has never been better. In this book, Harford explains why failure is so beneficial, and he combines both scientific research as well as a wide range of stories. By the time you finish this book, you’ll learn the benefits of experimenting, curiosity, self-compassion, and failure. This was a fantastic read, and I look forward to reading my next book from Tim Harford.