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Books to help you face life’s unknowns
These resources can help you turn uncertainty into opportunities during challenging times.
Published on July 27, 2023
Uncertainty: Turning Fear and Doubt into Fuel for Brilliance
Jonathan FieldsAs we start to find our footing again in a post-COVID-19 world, many unknowns still loom large, but one thing is certain: change. Learn how to navigate life’s inevitable twists and turns by harnessing the power of uncertainty. Good Life Project co-founder Fields shows readers how to redirect anxiety, fear, and doubt into constructive energy that can fuel positive changes in everything from your well-being and career to relationships and creativity.
Embracing Uncertainty: Breakthrough Methods for Achieving Peace of Mind When Facing the Unknown
Embracing Uncertainty: Breakthrough Methods for Achieving Peace of Mind When Facing the Unknown
Susan Jeffers, Ph.D.If you’re feeling anxious about all the unknowns we face these days (and let’s face it, who isn’t?), let the author of “Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway” show you how to focus on the positive, life-affirming potential of uncertainty. Jeffers shares exercises and simple techniques so that you can calm your worries and learn how to be at peace with change.
Navigating Uncertainty: How to Embrace the Unknown and Live to Tell the Story
Tanya DaltonYou can’t control everything life throws at you, but you can make a plan for how to react to setbacks and roadblocks when they come up. After listening to this short course from the author of “The Joy of Missing Out,” “you’ll be ready to start designing your life on your terms, one that’s filled with purpose, productivity, and progress.”
Fear: Essential Wisdom for Getting Through the Storm
Thich Nhat HanhInstead of avoiding or repressing our fears (including fear of the unknown), Buddhist monk Thích Nhất Hạnh encourages us to face them head-on: “The only way to ease our fear and be truly happy is to acknowledge our fear and look deeply at its source.” Learn simple mindfulness techniques to help ease anxiety while boosting your sense of calm and well-being.
Hope in the Dark: Untold Histories, Wild Possibilities
Rebecca SolnitIt’s no exaggeration to say that the coronavirus pandemic has been one of the bleakest times in modern history. Yet throughout it, we’ve seen the strength of human kindness and resilience. There’s no better writer than activist Solnit to help you hold on to the hope that things will get better and to believe in the promise of progress, even as we continue to prepare for the possibility of more uncertainties to come.
The Book of Beautiful Questions: The Powerful Questions That Will Help You Decide, Create, Connect, and Lead
The Book of Beautiful Questions: The Powerful Questions That Will Help You Decide, Create, Connect, and Lead
Warren BergerDon’t have the answer to a big problem? Ask questions. While not knowing can feel paralyzing, asking the right question can spark action. This insightful guide shares questions engineered to help readers navigate uncertain times, personally and professionally. Unlock the activating power of inquiry so you can start making better decisions, gain clarity, get creative, and strengthen your relationships.
Writing into the Wound: Understanding trauma, truth, and language
Roxane GayTrauma has become a common thread for so many, from the collective blows of racism, climate change, and a global pandemic to more personal and private traumas not making headlines. Gay’s trauma has shaped her life and work, including her memoir about her own sexual assault, “Hunger.” In her Scribd Original, “Writing into the Wound,” Gay unpacks the aftermath of “Hunger,” exploring the public reaction that reopened her wounds once again. The result is a skillful guide to sharing, processing, and healing from trauma through writing.
The Moth
214 podcast episodes
The Moth
214 podcast episodes“The stories I find myself drawn to are the ones about darkness, how we face up to darkness,” says George Dawes Green, founder of “The Moth.” Since the late ’90s, his popular podcast has encouraged people to do what many consider terrifying: get on stage with no script, under a spotlight, and tell a true story from their life. Sure, it’s scary, but facing our fears can unlock a new level of calm, creativity, and confidence — and this podcast is proof.
The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment
Eckhart TolleHow often do you worry about the future? Agonize over the past? According to Tolle, that’s pretty much all we do. This beloved guide teaches how to let go of distracting anxieties we can’t control and live in the present.
Courage and Crucibles: Leadership in Challenging Times
Pierre QuinnWe often grow the most when dealing with difficult circumstances, but finding the courage to step up isn’t easy when things are falling apart. This detailed guide from a seasoned leadership coach walks you through the steps to dig deep, find your courage, and rise up to lead during challenging times.
Recalculating: Navigate Your Career Through the Changing World of Work
Lindsey PollakJob searching prior to 2020 was a whole other ball game. If you’re having trouble adjusting to our “new normal,” Pollack’s advice for navigating the current landscape — including tips for building a strong, modern personal brand and network — also contains predictions of what’s to come. A necessary read for anyone feeling lost in their career in the current economic climate.
Take the Leap: Change Your Career, Change Your Life
Sara BlissLiving the life of your dreams takes courage, and it’s hard to know when — and how — to take the leap in your career. If you’re terrified of leaving your current job to pursue what you really love, let the advice from more than 65 people — including visionaries like Bobbi Brown, Barbara Corcoran, and Simon Doonan — embolden you.
How to Stop Worrying and Start Living: Time-Tested Methods for Conquering Worry
Dale CarnegieThe author of “How to Win Friends and Influence People” also has some life-changing advice for all the worrywarts out there (and who isn’t worried these days?). Instead of fretting, use Carnegie’s techniques to eliminate or reduce stress and free up more time in your day to spend on the people and projects that really matter to you.
A Beginner's Guide to the End: Practical Advice for Living Life and Facing Death
BJ MillerWhether you’ve recently gone through grief or have had a near brush, at some point everyone has to confront the inevitable end. This compassionate and practical guide demystifies how to face the ultimate unknown, death, and helps you make the most out of your — and your loved ones’ — lives.