Investment banker Scott R. Singer learned the hard way that the ability to confront and overcome the unexpected is the most important skill a businessperson can develop. No matter how smart or experienced you are, unanticipated changes can knock anyone off guard. So it's not enough to be a good fastball hitter-you have to get great at hitting curveballs.<br><br>After a series of career setbacks and transitions,<br><br>Singer started to develop a new approach to dealing with unforeseen problems. He also interviewed prominent curveball hitters such as Leslie Moonves of CBS, Alan Schwartz of Bear Stearns, and actor Michael J. Fox. <br><br>Singer's rules for surviving uncertainty include:<br><br>· Step up to the plate: Act fast to mitigate the negative and turn crisis into opportunity.<br><br>· Be the batter, not the ball: Don't change your view of the world. Be a realist, not a pessimist.<br><br>· Keep your eye on the ball: Focus on the task at hand instead of worrying about what might happen.<br><br>This fun yet practical audio book can help anyone avoid striking out in both their business and their personal lives.