Stock Doc: Bullish Thinking Cap

The wealthy and successful clients I treat in my clinical psychology practice in New York are not particularly good at dealing with setbacks or rejection.

Their thoughts and ideas have never really been challenged by subordinates when faced with tough situations or failure, because, after all, they are the admired leaders.

They feel uncomfortable talking about depression and anxiety, as they believe having those feelings might be considered a sign of weakness. But the reality is that everyone faces difficult issues in their lives and must deal with adversity in an adaptive fashion. The No. 1 quality that differentiates someone who bounces back after a disappointing event from one who crumbles and remains passive is perception. ...