Bitely

What Would You Do If You Weren't Afraid?

Michal Oshman

The key message in these bites is that the author's perspective on religious teachings changed drastically when she discovered ancient Jewish concepts that center around self-awareness, dissolving the ego, and finding purpose in helping others. This realization made her realize that she had lost track of her purpose and had become too focused on the distractions of the modern material world driven by ego. Embracing her Jewish roots helped her shift her focus to what truly matters. Actionable advice includes replacing fear with action and reflecting on past experiences where taking a leap of faith resulted in personal growth. Making mistakes is a part of growth and learning, so don't be afraid to take risks and face the unknown. Moving forward in life requires willingness to embrace uncertainty and learn from challenges. Feedback is always appreciated! If you have thoughts on the content, feel free to email [email protected] with the subject line "What Would You Do If You Weren't Afraid?" Want to share with your team? Consider company subscriptions for personal and professional development. Contact your Learning & Development team or click below to learn more.

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What's it about?

What If Fear Wasn't a Factor? (2021) narrates the journey of the writer in managing her emotions of fear and despair by reconnecting with her Jewish heritage. The writer imparts her knowledge and demonstrates how everyone can gain from the knowledge of Jewish sagacity.

Book summary

Michal Oshman holds university degrees in sociology, anthropology, and psychodynamic and systemic thinking. She spent years as an HR expert and management consultant before joining Facebook’s London office, where she was put in charge of international leadership and team development. She is now Head of Company Culture, Diversity and Inclusion at TikTok Europe.

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The author discovered solutions to her constant worry and sadness through the teachings of Jewish wisdom.

The teachings of the Jewish faith guide us to discover our inner light and reveal the true meaning of our existence.

Failures and cracks in one's life are crucial routes to development.

Mastering leadership with integrity involves allowing room for others while maintaining a constructive and virtuous attitude.

The focus of parenting should be on teaching values, instead of enforcing authority.

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