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Mentioned in 13 episodes
Option B
Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy
Book • 2017
Option B is a book that delves into the themes of grief, loss, and resilience.
It begins with Sheryl Sandberg's personal account of her husband's sudden death and her journey through acute grief and isolation.
The book extends beyond her personal story to explore how various individuals have overcome different types of hardships, including illness, job loss, sexual assault, and natural disasters.
It offers practical advice and research-based strategies for creating resilient families, communities, and workplaces.
The authors emphasize the importance of processing feelings, avoiding self-blame, and finding small victories to rebuild emotional equanimity.
It begins with Sheryl Sandberg's personal account of her husband's sudden death and her journey through acute grief and isolation.
The book extends beyond her personal story to explore how various individuals have overcome different types of hardships, including illness, job loss, sexual assault, and natural disasters.
It offers practical advice and research-based strategies for creating resilient families, communities, and workplaces.
The authors emphasize the importance of processing feelings, avoiding self-blame, and finding small victories to rebuild emotional equanimity.
Mentioned by
Mentioned in 13 episodes
Mentioned by 
Jay Shetty in the introduction, highlighting 
Adam Grant ’s work in psychology and organizational behavior.
Jay Shetty in the introduction, highlighting Adam Grant ’s work in psychology and organizational behavior.
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Adam Grant ON: How to Rethink Your Assumptions & Become More Effective at Communicating with Others
Mentioned as a book that helped Sandberg cope with the loss of her husband.
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Coping With Grief: 10 Timeless Strategies From Ancient Philosophy
Mentioned by Jonah Platt as a book co-authored by 
Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant, focusing on coping with loss and building resilience.
Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant, focusing on coping with loss and building resilience.
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I’m Not Talking About Mahmoud Khalil & Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg
Mentioned by 
Oprah Winfrey and Sheryl Sandberg as a book detailing Sheryl's experience with grief after the death of her husband and the lessons learned.
Oprah Winfrey and Sheryl Sandberg as a book detailing Sheryl's experience with grief after the death of her husband and the lessons learned.
Super Soul Special: Sheryl Sandberg: How to Build Resilience and Find Joy After Loss
Mentioned by Molly Fletcher when discussing a contribution journal versus a gratitude journal and his book Option B.
Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World
Mentioned by Mia Freedman as a book co-written by Adam Grant and Sheryl Sandberg about dealing with grief.
Micropettiness & A Generation Of Try-Hards
