Option B is a powerful, inspiring, and practical book about building resilience and moving forward after life’s inevitable setbacks. The authors mix personal insights with research on finding strength in the face of adversity. They share what they’ve learned about resilience, helping us to understand how we can not only survive, but also thrive and find joy.
Admiral William H. McRaven’s ‘Make Your Bed’ is a simple yet powerful book that shares the wisdom he acquired during his military service. McRaven uses anecdotes from his experiences in Navy Seal training to illustrate life lessons about discipline, resilience, teamwork, and the power of small acts. Each chapter presents a principle that can help people lead more fulfilling lives and overcome challenges.
In ‘You Are a Badass’, author Jen Sincero adopts a refreshingly entertaining approach to self-help, aiming to empower individuals to overcome their fears, conquer their obstacles, and create a life they love. Through captivating anecdotes and life-changing insights, Sincero encourages readers to accept themselves fully, live courageously, and manifest their dreams.
When Breath Becomes Air is a profound and poignant memoir written by Paul Kalanithi, a neurosurgeon who is diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer in his mid-thirties. The novel documents his journey from being a doctor treating the dying, to a patient struggling to live. It explores themes of life, death, and what makes life worth living.
This book introduces the KonMari Method of decluttering and organizing. Author Marie Kondo shares her unique way of tidying that will not only transform your space but also change you. By simplifying, organizing, and storing, Kondo promises that you will see dramatic results, leading to an improved life.
Mindset, written by psychologist Carol S. Dweck, introduces the concept of ‘mindsets’ and how our beliefs about our abilities can impact our success. The book differentiates between two mindsets: the fixed mindset, where individuals believe their abilities are fixed and the growth mindset, where individuals believe they can develop their abilities.
The Four Agreements is an international bestseller written by Don Miguel Ruiz. It guides readers to personal freedom via four simple yet powerful agreements: Be impeccable with your word, don’t take anything personally, don’t make assumptions, and always do your best. These principles are rooted in ancient Toltec wisdom, aiming to release us from self-limiting beliefs that reduce joy and create suffering.
In ‘David and Goliath’, author Malcolm Gladwell explores the intriguing paradox of advantage in disadvantage and disadvantage in advantage. By retelling stories of various ‘Davids’ who battled their own ‘Goliaths’, Gladwell demonstrates how perceived weaknesses can sometimes be powerful strengths.
Daring Greatly, by Brené Brown, explores the importance of vulnerability in our lives. Brown argues that vulnerability isn’t a sign of weakness, but a courageous act of emotional openness that’s necessary to initiate change, forge connections with others, and live a fulfilling life. The book uncovers the ways in which fear, shame, and a sense of unworthiness can hinder us, while offering insights on how to combat these feelings.