The Failure Myth
THE FAILURE MYTH Turning Setbacks into Success
Fear of failure can be paralyzing—but it doesn’t have to be. The Failure Myth is a powerful guide for students, entrepreneurs, executives, and professionals who want to embrace failure as a steppingstone to success. Drawing from a 50-year career as an entrepreneur, C-suite executive, and consultant, the author blends real-world experience with insightful research, humor, and wisdom.
This book is packed with case studies, anecdotes, and lessons from business titans and celebrities who turned failures into opportunities. It challenges conventional thinking, proving that the greatest risk isn’t failing—it’s failing to try. Success isn’t about avoiding failure; it’s about learning from it. Are you ready to rethink failure and redefine success?
Whether you’re planning a career, launching a business, leading a team, or navigating career challenges, this handbook will equip you with the mindset and tools to turn setbacks into breakthroughs.
“Michael Sisti does an amazing job of representing a typical day in corporate America through his
clever use of email. Everyone can learn from the trials and tribulations that consultant Dave Powers
experiences throughout the book.”
– Cheryl Darmanin – Senior Director, Account Management, Yahoo!
“The novel is fascinating, educational, and reads a little like a horror story! I am stunned at this
window into the brutal weaknesses of the giant-business model.”
– Wes Roberts – Publisher, SRQ Media Group
“With unacceptable ethical behavior running rampant in our country, this highly entertaining novel
addresses some of these issues in a must-read for every business school student and young
professional striving to succeed in today’s ultra-competitive marketplace.”