The idea
We all experience losses and setbacks. Even after the most severe tragedy, we can exert some control over its impact. This book provides tips & tricks to make the best of an undesired situation, or to help others in such situations.
Our insights
10 insights to help self or others recover from tragedy:
- We’re wired to recover from severe setbacks
- It’s good to speak up about the tragedy
- Friends’ continued active support is so powerful
- It helps to build self compassion and self confidence
- In the end, tragedy often leads to personal growth
- Finding small moments of joy builds strength
- Resilience is not ‘fixed’ – it’s something one can develop
- Building resilience together with others is so potent
- Being open to feedback & learning enhances resilience
- Don’t underestimate the power of loving (again)
Extracts
- “Adam explained that by blaming myself, I was delaying my recovery, which also meant I was delaying my kids’ recovery.”
- “During the early days of despair, my instinct was to try to find positive thoughts. Adam told me the opposite: that it was a good idea to think about how much worse things could be.”
- “Instead of making assumptions about whether or not someone wants to talk, it’s best to offer an opening and see if they take it.”
- “I needed friends who let me know that even if I was difficult to be around, they would not abandon me.”
- “Writing about traumatic events can decrease anxiety and anger, boost grades, reduce absences from work, and lessen the emotional impact of job loss.”
- “Even when we’re in great distress, joy can still be found in moments we seize and moments we create.”
- “When children feel comfortable asking for help, they know they matter.”
- “By helping people cope with difficult circumstances and then take action to alter those circumstances, collective resilience can foster real social change.”
- “To be resilient after failures, we have to learn from them.“
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TITLE: Option B
AUTHOR: Sheryl Sandberg & Adam Grant
Sheryl Kara Sandberg is an American technology executive, activist, and author. She is the Chief Operating Officer of Facebook, and worked at Google and at the US Secretary of the Treasury Lawrence Summers.
Adam Grant is a leading expert in Motivation and Meaning. One of the world’s 25 most influential management thinkers. Wharton’s top-rated professor for 5 years.
Adam Grant is a leading expert in Motivation and Meaning. One of the world’s 25 most influential management thinkers. Wharton’s top-rated professor for 5 years.
PUBLISHER: WH Allen, 2017
Our scores
Content: 4/5
Style: 4/5
Usability: 4/5