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Peer reviewedCannon, David – British Journal of Guidance and Counselling, 1997
Highlights some of the pitfalls people face when trying to learn from "things gone wrong" by examining failures and setbacks recalled by a diverse sample of artists, athletes, and business people. Concludes that people often hold distorted interpretations of life's disappointments, underscoring the need for informed guidance. (RJM)
Descriptors: Attitudes, Career Counseling, Career Guidance, Case Studies
