A dynamic and exciting way to understand success and failure, through the life of Hannibal, one of history's greatest generals. The life of Hannibal, the Carthaginian general who crossed the Alps with his army in 218 BCE, is the stuff of legend. And the epic choices he and his Roman enemies made on the battlefield and in life offer timeless lessons to us today about how we should respond to our own victories and defeats. A big new idea book inspired by ancient history, "Hannibal and Me" explores the truth behind the triumphs and disasters in our lives by examining the decisions made by Hannibal and others, including Albert Einstein, Eleanor Roosevelt, Steve Jobs, Ernest Shackleton, and Paul Cézanne. Kluth shows why some overcome failure and others succumb to it, and why some fall victim to success while others thrive on it. The result is a page-turning adventure tale, a compelling human drama, and an insightful guide to understanding behavior. This is an essential read for everyone who seeks to transform misfortune into success at work, at home, and in life.

Hannibal and me -- The influence of parents -- Do you need a goal? -- Towering peaks -- The art of winning -- Tactics and strategy in life -- Dealing with disaster -- The prison of success -- The liberation of failure -- The threshold of middle age -- Political death -- Aging and transcending -- The lessons of Hannibal.