Bounce Back by Susan Kahn offers a roadmap to resilience in professional settings through insights from philosophy, psychoanalysis, and neuroscience.
Main Lessons
- Acknowledging failure as a natural part of growth fosters resilience.
- The ‘fail fast’ approach encourages immediate learning from setbacks.
- Understanding unconscious motivations enhances personal resilience.
- Adequate sleep is vital for mental and physical resilience.
- Contemplating challenges without excessive positivity aids resilience.
- A clear sense of purpose empowers individuals during adversity.
- Meaningful work is subjective; discovering ‘ikigai’ brings fulfillment.
- Embracing failure aids in developing psychological clarity and patience.
- Workplace resilience involves experimentation and embracing change.
- Reflecting on personal contributions can illuminate life’s purpose.
- Turning obstacles into growth opportunities fosters resilience.
- Purposeful work aligns professional success with personal fulfillment.
- Developing positive qualities enhances one’s ability to overcome setbacks.
