Publishing Partners
‘Readers who loved Viktor Frankl or Angela Duckworth will find this equally motivating. Perseverance should be a key component in every career and self-improvement section; it’s candid, unpretentious, and deeply readable. Altman bridges the worlds of science, business, and moral reflection in ways that feel p personal and useful.’
Head Librarian, Boston Public Library
‘I’ve shelved thousands of motivational books that repeat the same recycled advice. Perseverance isn’t one of them. It’s grounded in lived experience and reads like an honest conversation with a mentor who refuses to sugarcoat anything.’
Senior Librarian at the San Antonio Central Library
‘From a cognitive standpoint, ‘Perseverance’ is a fascinating study in neuroplasticity and mindset shift. Altman details his cognitive journey from a ‘slacker mindset’ to a ‘problem-solving mindset,’ triggered by the intrinsic motivation to help others. This aligns perfectly with research showing +that purpose-driven goals foster greater resilience. His ability to ‘separate the big stuff from the small stuff’ is a masterful example of cognitive reframing, a core technique in CBT. For individuals paralyzed by the fear of failure, Altman’s story provides a practical, narrative-based model for rewiring one’s approach to challenges and building the mental muscle of perseverance.’
Neurology Department Teaching Staff
‘Finally, a business book that talks about failure with honesty instead of cliché. From a talent perspective, Altman’s journey is a case study in how to identify and develop strength in the shadow of failure. His story proves that early failure, if met with the right guidance (like the MIT dean’s tough but clear path back), can be a more powerful motivator than early success. The lesson is too brutal: how you let people go defines your culture for a generation. His five-point commitment upon returning to Bain is a perfect model for any leader attempting to rebuild trust. This book reaffirms that while you can’t teach character or integrity, you can absolutely build systems that reward perseverance and punish complacency’
Leadership Coach
‘I’ve shelved thousands of motivational books that repeat the same recycled advice. Perseverance isn’t one of them. It’s grounded in lived experience and reads like an honest conversation with a mentor who refuses to sugarcoat anything.’
Senior Librarian at the San Antonio Central Library
‘Perseverance might quietly redefine how success stories are told. Altman’s blend of humility, humor, and unfiltered truth feels revolutionary in a genre obsessed with polish. This is the rare executive memoir that teaches by bleeding a little on the page.’
Senior Editor, the Chronicle of Higher Education