Worklife with Adam Grant ReThinking: Malala Yousafzai on redefining resilience and prioritizing joy
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Nov 4, 2025 
Malala Yousafzai, the youngest Nobel Peace Laureate and a fierce advocate for girls’ education, shares insights from her new book, Finding My Way. She discusses the challenges of childhood fame and the quest for normalcy at university. Malala reflects on redefining resilience through her experiences with trauma, therapy, and newfound hobbies like skiing. She also shares how her views on marriage evolved and highlights the importance of collective activism. With a blend of seriousness and humor, she encourages young women to pursue their own passions.
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Reclaiming Normal Life At Oxford
- Malala reclaimed normalcy at Oxford by refusing special treatment and meeting peers as a regular student.
- She prioritized friendships and campus life to rebuild her identity outside public expectations.
Barbie Photo That Humanized Her
- Malala posted a playful Barbie photo with her husband, calling Barbie the Nobel Prize and Ken just Ken.
- The post humanized her and demonstrated her desire to live a joyful, ordinary life.
Fame Distorts Personal Growth
- Early public recognition forced Malala into external expectations that limited her childhood development.
- Reclaiming identity meant choosing ordinary experiences and setting personal boundaries.
