How to Bounce Forward

How to transform crisis into success

At just 26 years old Sam Cawthorn experienced a serious car accident that resulted in the loss of his arm and was told that he may never walk again. At this critical moment he realised he had an incredible opportunity to create a better life. His experience drove him to uncover the mechanics, tools and strategies to not just bounce back, but to bounce forward and live a greater life with greater focus and greater success.

How to Bounce Forward gives you the tools you need to successfully navigate crisis and use it to your advantage.

Preface ix

About the author xvii

Acknowledgements xix

Introduction: The Bounce Cycle xxi

Part I: The bounce principles 1

1 Principle 1: Crisis creates opportunity 3

2 Principle 2: Proximity is power 45

3 Principle 3: Leveraging positivity to fuel success 79

4 Principle 4: Bounce forward not back 113

Part II: The 12-day challenge 143

5 The 12-day crisis turnaround challenge 145

Conclusion 187

Afterword 191

Sam Cawthorn is a thought leader and expert in resilience and corporate turnarounds and has shared his story and tools with hundreds of thousands of people around the world.

How to transform crisis into success

At just 26 years old Sam Cawthorn experienced a serious car accident that resulted in the loss of his arm and was told that he may never walk again. At this critical moment he realised he had an incredible opportunity to create a better life. His experience drove him to uncover the mechanics, tools and strategies to not just bounce back, but to bounce forward and live a greater life with greater focus and greater success.

How to Bounce Forward gives you the tools you need to successfully navigate crisis and use it to your advantage.