I’m stuck like a dope with a thing called hope” is a famous lyric from the musical "South Pacific." But maybe in our ...

Life would be easier if things went our way. When they don't, it's natural to experience disappointment. Yet, talking about disappointment can feel anything but natural. Yet, it's actually important ...

I sat in my office with the door closed, feeling utterly drained. We were falling short of our quality and financial goals, ...

Welcome to Work Smarter, Fast Company‘s newsletter on career, leadership, and productivity advice. You can sign up to receive this newsletter every week here. Earlier this month, my long-anticipated ...

Disappointment is inevitable. Whether it's a failed project, a missed opportunity, or a relationship that didn't turn out the way you expected, we’ve all been there. The key difference, however, lies ...

The best way to ensure you stew in worried thoughts following a disappointment is to sit around and do little. Lack of motion will invite overthinking. Have the courage to do something — anything.

When Apple removed the headphone jack from the iPhone 7 in 2016, the backlash was immediate and fierce. Tech reviewers called it “user-hostile and stupid.” Customers created petitions. Competitors ran ...

Most all of us are disappointed and hurt by our parents, from time to time. It’s just part of being a human. But for some, t's not just from time to time, it's pretty much all the time. When the ...