A high IQ and strong emotional intelligence are crucial to success, but resilience is often overlooked, says Dr John Nicholson, co-author of a new book Resilience: Bounce Back From Whatever Life Throws At You.
Beckham backed to return stronger after injury wrecks world cup dream
Andy Cole believes David Beckham will not call time on his career after rupturing his achilles tendon. Cole does not think the midfielder will want to retire on such a low note.
Cole comeback on track as chelsea insist defender will return this season
Chelsea have denied suggestions Ashley Cole is behind schedule in his bid to recover from a broken ankle. Cole has returned from three weeks in France.
Former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has taunted current manager Carlo Ancelotti by claiming that Stamford Bridge will always be his fortress. Mourinho takes his Inter Milan side to west London on Tuesday night.
A night out is jennifer ellison's first mother's day gift as she hits the town in style
The 26-year-old looked great and couldn't keep the smile off her face as she made her way home.
Airplane! and mission impossible actor peter graves dies, aged 83
Graves' publicist, Sandy Brokaw, said the actor died shortly after returning to his Los Angeles home from brunch with his family. He was 83.
Do you write 'mr and mrs'? scientists claim it is a sexist throwback to the 16th century
Sexist thinking is still alive and well in what we write, according to psychologists.
'it was only a peck on the cheek': how a kiss landed british couple in court in dubai
Charlotte Adams, 25, and Ayman Najafi, a British marketing executive, have both been convicted of indecency and illegal drinking.
Beckham poised to miss world cup
David Beckham's dream of playing in a fourth World Cup looks over after he tore an Achilles tendon in AC Milan's 1-0 win over Chievo.
New credit card protection agreed
Credit card holders will be offered more protection from spiralling debts, but the changes are watered down from original proposals.
Nhs deal means £300,000-a-year gps have time to top up privately
The revelation makes a nonsense of Gordon Brown's announcement last week of a pay freeze for 40,000 top-earning public sector workers, including family doctors.
Janet street-porter: from a porn pioneer to mp
Anna Arrowsmith, the Lib Dem candidate who makes porn films for women, has certainly got a giant ego, if nothing else.
Dimitar Berbatov expects Manchester United to win an unprecedented fourth successive Premier League title. The Bulgarian wrapped up a 3-0 win for the Red Devils over Fulham on Sunday.
Jamie redknapp: tottenham's gareth bale finally showing his true colours
I wish he was available to Fabio Capello. He has the confidence to support his ability and is an example of a young player taking an opportunity when it comes his way.
Sir Alex Ferguson has finally conceded that Wayne Rooney can eclipse Cristiano Ronaldo's incredible mark of 42 goals in a season.
Liverpool set to keep hold of gerrard and torres after £100m investment
The despised reign of Tom Hicks and George Gillett could soon be over in a move that would keep Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres from clutches of Spain’s top teams.
Bangladesh v england: tourists claim five wickets to close in on victory in first test
England are heading for victory against Bangladesh after setting the hosts an unlikely victory target of 513 in Chittagong.
Fabio Capello has revealed his agony over David Beckham's World Cup injury nightmare. Beckham's dream of playing in a record fourth World Cup is in tatters after he ruptured his achilles tendon playing for AC Milan on Sunday night.
On the couch: your mr right is a very rare breed. you won't find him in starbucks
Writer Anna Pasternak has decided to see a therapist to sort out her disastrous love life. Here, she describes her latest session.
It's undeniable: the It bag is back. Selfridges has reported a 60 per cent increase in sales of luxury handbags over the past year, thanks mainly to Mulberry, which has seen a 100 per cent jump in demand.
Model outfit: shake up your wardrobe with spring's new colour block trend
Try teaming a bright sunshine yellow trench coat with maroon and aubergine pieces for a chic spring look. The jewel colours work perfectly together and will warm up a chilly March day.
All in the mind? you really can talk yourself beautiful, says one expert
Forget expensive anti-ageing lotions and potions, or even a nip and tuck. A more youthful appearance could be down to saying kinder things to ourselves and adopting a happier outlook on life.
Nigella lawson eat your heart out: sophie dahl's new series is a steamy lesson in cookery
The 32-year-old former supermodel takes her inspiration from Nigella rather than Delia in BBC2's six-part The Delicious Miss Dahl, which starts tomorrow week.
Osborne calls for 'honest' budget
The chancellor must decide whether to put "his country before his party" in his Budget next week, George Osborne says.
Cardinal resists calls to resign
The head of the Catholic Church in Ireland says he will only resign over claims he helped 'cover up' abuse if asked to do so by the Pope.
Darfur rebel row jeopardises deal
A deadline for Darfur rebels and Sudan's government to finalise a peace deal is unlikely to be met, amid a rebel split.
Dotcom marks silver anniversary
The internet domain name dotcom celebrates its 25th anniversary as nearly 86 million active internet sites now use it.
Aston villa lining up summer swoop for man united goalkeeper kuszczak
Aston Villa are weighing up a move for Manchester United goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak as competition for 39- year-old Brad Friedel and his compatriot Brad Guzan.
China buying argentine oil stake
China National Offshore Oil Corporation is paying $3.1bn for a 50% stake in Argentine oil and gas group Bridas Corporation.
British minister in china for talks
The UK Foreign Secretary David Miliband is in China for talks on the Iranian nuclear issue and climate change.
Big rise in online music revenues
The royalties UK songwriters get from online sales are now growing faster than the decline from CDs and DVDs.
Deadly car bomb in iraq's falluja
A suicide bomber explodes a car in the Iraqi city of Falluja, killing at least seven people and wounding 13, officials say.
Gavin Hewitt on how mid-term polls are seen in France
How German POWs helped build an English icon
Sarkozy's party humbled by left in french vote
President Nicolas Sarkozy suffered a national beating by voters who took their frustrations over the economic crisis to the ballot box and clearly favored his leftist challengers in regional elections.
Mps criticise equalities watchdog chairman
Embattled equalities watchdog chairman Trevor Phillips was today criticised by an influential group of MPs and peers.
Cbi urge radical changes to avoid gridlocked roads
Radical changes to the way staff work and commute are needed to avoid future gridlock on the roads, the CBI said today.
Mourners to bid farewell to former labour leader
The funeral service for former Labour leader Michael Foot will be held today.
Coroner to give verdict on patient deaths
A coroner will give his verdicts today following inquests into the deaths of three patients of a family GP.
Racing Club 0-1 Argentinos Juniors; River Plate 2-0 Huracan; Rosario Central 1-0 San Lorenzo; Tigre 3-0 Boca Juniors
Indian wells masters results (5)
Second round: 28-Feliciano Lopez (Spain) beat Paul-Henri Mathieu (France) 3-6 6-3 6-4; Simon Greul (Germany) beat 12-Gael Monfils (France) 1-6 6-2 6-3
Americans lead puerto rico open
Americans Kevin Streelman and Chad Collins share the lead during the third round at the weather-affected Puerto Rico Open but play will not be completed until Monday.
Fury as ivf clinic 'raffles' off human egg - and lets the winner choose what race she wants
The lottery winner will be able to select their ideal donor egg based on its mother's ethnic background, hair colour, educational qualifications and upbringing.
'sleep lessons' for grumpy teens
Pupils at four schools in Glasgow are being given lessons in how to sleep.
Happy silver anniversary dotcom
The internet domain name dotcom celebrates its 25th anniversary as nearly 86 million active internet sites now use it.
Rwanda's democratic credentials under fire
Rwanda's democratic credentials have been questioned amid evidence that authorities are blocking efforts by the country's Green Party to contest this year's elections. The new Greens have been repeatedly thwarted in their attempts to register the party, their meetings have been violently broken up or blocked by police and their leader has had anonymous death threats.
Ireland's top cardinal resists calls to resign
The leader of the Catholic Church in Ireland has denied claims of covering up investigations into sexual abuse in the Seventies, as calls grow for his resignation.
Mexican drugs gangs blamed for killing of us consular staff
Staff working at US consulates in towns along the Mexican border were told they could evacuate their families home following the killing of three people leaving a consular party in the city of Ciudad Juarez.
Shock defeat for sarkozy in local elections
President Nicolas Sarkozy suffered a humiliating defeat in the first round of French regional elections yesterday.
'at the start i took it a little bit too easy' - button
First blood to Lewis Hamilton in Britain's battle of the world champions. The 2008 victor took third place in Bahrain yesterday, some four places ahead of Jenson Button, champion last year and now his team-mate at McLaren. Button, expected by many to struggle against Hamilton having left Brawn in the off-season, blamed a slow start for his moderate display.
Comic talent wasted in tallulah bankhead play
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Michael lewis casts short-sellers as slump's heroes (correct)
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Air strike in pakistan kills nine
Pakistani jets target suspected militants in the Orakzai tribal agency, south-west of Peshawar, killing at least nine people.
Jamie redknapp's tottenham's gareth bale finally showing his true colours
I wish he was available to Fabio Capello. He has the confidence to support his ability and is an example of a young player taking an opportunity when it comes his way.
Cardiff blues 18 gloucester 29: bryan redpath half-time rocket spurs on james simpson-daniel
Jubilant Gloucester coach Bryan Redpath revealed he had given hat-trick hero James Simpson-Daniel a piece of his mind at the interval of their 29-18 LV Cup semi-final victory at holders Cardiff Blues.
Lord adonis condemns ba strikes as 'totally unjustified', but did gordon brown do the same?
The Transport Secretary warned that the seven days of walkouts would 'threaten the very existence' of British Airways and cause inconvenience millions of passengers while Gordon Brown waded into the row.
Preston 3 notts forest 2: deepdale debacle ruins return for billy davies
Billy Davies endured a nightmare return to Preston as Nottingham Forest's automatic promotion hopes slipped further after a first-half horror show at Deepdale.
Unstoppable rooney fires united top to close in on ronaldo's 42-goal haul
Sir Alex Ferguson has finally conceded that Wayne Rooney can eclipse Cristiano Ronaldo's incredible mark of 42 goals in a season.
Middlesbrough 2 newcastle 2: toon can start the promotion party after andy carroll's late strike
Derby day songs between Middlesbrough and Newcastle supporters are not renowned for their politeness and subtlety. But the visiting fans' rendition of We'll Meet Again seemed appropriate and to the point.
Leader of roman catholic church in ireland urged to quit over abuse victims' silence vow
Cardinal Sean Brady admitted that he attended meetings in 1975 when two teenage boys signed oaths of silence while testifying in a Church inquiry against a notorious paedophile priest.
Police face legal threat over stop and search for 'unfairly targeting ethnic minorities'
The Government's equality watchdog has claimed that black and Asian Britons were still being unfairly targeted.
Former public schoolboy Jonathan Bennion-Pedley readily admits to having lied, cheated and stolen to get whatever he wanted in life. The point is, he insists, that he has now turned over a new leaf.
The Sinn Fein leader attended a male-only club and took part in parade that excludes gays in Boston but insisted he was committed to full equality between all sections of society.
Mass panic in georgia after tv station runs fake report about russian tanks rolling into its capital
It was introduced as a simulation of 'the worst day in Georgian history', but then ran without a banner making clear to viewers tuning in late that it was not real.
U.s. fury as hillary clinton accuses israel of 'insulting' joe biden during his visit
The Secretary of State said the announcement during Mr Biden's visit that Israel would build new settlements in disputed East Jerusalem was 'very unfortunate'.
The strain on the first lady's face betrayed the pressure of last week's widespread accusations that both her and the French President are having affairs.
Melanie phillips: whatever next? a tv debate with the leaders' wives, hosted by richard and judy?
Once, it was considered bad form to use political wives to prop up their husbands' careers. A different world altogether now, it seems.
Daily mail comment: nhs waste betrays our cancer patients
Last year the Government's drugs rationing body, NICE, promised to make it easier for patients suffering from rarer cancers to receive life-prolonging drugs on the NHS. We reveal just how hollow that pledge has proved.
Peter oborne: so can nick clegg pull off his high wire act?
It looks more and more likely that neither David Cameron nor Gordon Brown will command a majority after the election - and that Nick Clegg will hold the balance of power.
Labour unveils radical plans to scrap 700-year-old house of lords for elected 'senate'
The numbers of Lords would be dramatically culled to 300 – less than half the existing 746, under the Justice Secretary Jack Straw's election proposal.
Cheryl cole kicks out ashley and calls prince charles's divorce lawyer
Mrs Cole and her estranged husband met for talks at their £6million Surrey mansion on his return from a sports injury clinic in France.
Ugly betty star mark indelicato celebrates his 16th birthday with cast mates in new york
He plays a flamboyant teenager who has a passion for fashion, dancing and having a good time.
Widow of bomb disposal hero killed in afghanistan to receive george cross on his behalf
Staff Sergeant Olaf Schmid - described by his commanding officer as ‘the most courageous man’ he had ever met - will receive the award on Friday, according to military sources.
After samcam, now mumcam: david cameron's mother joins wife on tv in the battle for female votes
Mary Cameron gave a Mothering Sunday interview in which she described how her experience as a magistrate had helped her to teach her son the difference between right and wrong.
They think it's all over: david beckham out of world cup after tearing his achilles tendon
The England midfielder's World Cup dream looked to be over after he suffered a suspected ruptured ankle ligament injury which threatens to end his England career.
How a kiss landed britons in court: pair deny breaking dubai's strict decency laws
Charlotte Adams, 25, and Ayman Najafi, a British marketing executive, have both been convicted of indecency and illegal drinking.
Just one pint and drivers face being over the limit
Transport Secretary Lord Adonis expects an official review of the law to recommend cutting the legal limit from 80mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood to 50mg, as on much of the Continent.
Harriet harman's 'unreliable statistics on rape scare off victims'
The Equalities Minister was accused of pumping out unreliable figures about the low number of rapists brought to justice.
Pressure to sack Children's Commissioner Maggie Atkinson, pictured, who dismissed the James Bulger murder as 'unpleasant', is mounting.
Ed balls 'wants to expand 50p tax rate' to double the number of earners hit
That would more than double the number of taxpayers affected to around 700,000, including GPs and top-earning head teachers.
Els takes route 66 on road to win at the ca championship at doral
Ernie Els ended two years without a victory at the CA Championship at Doral on Sunday to claim a triumph that will be celebrated wherever the game is played.
Worried walter smith warns slack rangers over their treble challenge
Worried Walter Smith last night warned his Treble-chasing players they must rediscover their competitive edge — or risk throwing away their hard-earned advantage in a late-season collapse.
Martin samuel: jose mourinho - just stop needling chelsea and come clean
If Mourinho knows Chelsea have a method of injecting players back to fitness that is beyond the capacity of their rivals he needs to clarify this, leading to a formal investigation.
Martin samuel: schumacher did not come back to be german no 3
A lot of people who meet Michael Schumacher for the first time are surprised by how small he is. Not jockey-small, perhaps, but not some hulking great Teutonic beast, either.
Wolves striker maierhofer poised for bristol city switch
Wolves striker Stefan Maierhofer is on the verge of joining Championship side Bristol City on loan after growing frustrated at his lack of first-team opportunities.
Donovan confirms everton spell is over as he focuses on la galaxy
Landon Donovan says there is no chance of Everton extending his loan spell, so he will go back to Los Angeles, but he wants to play for the Merseyside club again in the future.
Pompey administrator andronikou raps crisis club's prospective new owners
The group aiming to become the fifth owner of Portsmouth this season has been criticised by the Fratton Park administrator.
Up to 20,000 people have died needlessly early after being denied cancer drugs on the NHS, it was revealed yesterday.
Sweet, but not so innocent: sugababes get raunchy in a photoshoot for new album sweet 7
Dressed in black and posing in front of a bright yellow-orange background, the girls looked amazing pulling a range of fierce poses for the shots.
Nicole kidman joins her in-laws to celebrate her mother's 70th birthday with a family meal
The actress and husband Keith Urban dined out with their families in Sydney
Jack tweed visits jade goody's grave on mother's day, the first anniversary of her death
Tweed, 22, was sombre as he laid flowers and a card at his late wife's graveside in Essex before taking a moment to read the other messages left there.
Man united 3 fulham 0: rooney at the double to fire champions back to top
Wayne Rooney took his goal glut to 32 with another fine double to take Manchester United back to the top of the Premier League with eight games of the campaign remaining.
Piers morgan: beckham's green and gold stunt was a load of tosh
Beckham’s been a treacherous, money-grabbing, club-hopping, fame-hungry, egotistical little weasel who likes nothing better than making everything all about HIM.
David beckham in tears as cruel achilles injury in ac milan win wrecks world cup dream
David Beckham was in tears on Sunday night when his dream of being the first England player to appear in four World Cups was wrecked after he suffered a ruptured achilles tendon during AC Milan's 1-0 win over Chievo.
Rangers 3 dundee united 3: gers throw away two-goal lead at ibrox
A late equaliser from Mihael Kovacevic earned Dundee United a dramatic 3-3 draw against Rangers and forced their Active Nation Scottish Cup quarter-final to a replay.
Thanks to those Desperate Housewives, we've come to feel that tousled tresses aren't just for youngsters. Now, 40-something looks...different; none of the old rules seems to apply.
I acknowledged that even though my marriage had gone wrong in the last five years for the first 20 years our relationship was mutually loving and caring.
Juliet and romeo, the non-sexist love story
Our tendency to put male names before female ones is based on bigotry, two male and two female psychologists have said.
Mps criticise equalities chairman
A parliamentary committee raise concerns over the leadership of UK equalities chief Trevor Phillips and questions his reappointment.
Ba strike flights to be revealed
British Airways will announce which flights will be cancelled because of a strike planned for next weekend.