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What Would You Do If You Weren't Afraid?

Discover a Life Filled with Purpose and Joy Through the Secrets of Jewish Wisdom

Michal Oshman

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What Would You Do If You Weren't Afraid?
Overcoming Anxiety & Finding Meaning+
Discovering Purpose+
Growth Through Adversity+
Leading Like a Mensch+
Purposeful Parenting+
Continuous Renewal+

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Question 1 of 9
Why was the author, Michal Oshman, dissatisfied with traditional psychotherapy for her anxiety and depression?
  • A. It focused exclusively on her workplace stress rather than her personal life.
  • B. It relied heavily on medication instead of exploring spiritual or emotional healing.
  • C. It kept focusing on her childhood, which she felt she had already made peace with.
  • D. It required her to confront her fears of failure by taking unnecessary risks.
Question 2 of 9
What concept from Viktor E. Frankl’s work resonated deeply with Oshman and set her on a path to healing?
  • A. The therapy of meaning (logotherapy)
  • B. The practice of self-nullification
  • C. The theory of unconditional positive regard
  • D. The pursuit of material success
Question 3 of 9
According to the book, what is 'kelipa'?
  • A. The driving life force or soul that God breathed into humans.
  • B. A barrier, such as money, fame, or ego, that obscures our true purpose.
  • C. The Jewish day of rest that provides time for family and reflection.
  • D. A form of traditional meditation used to cure depression.
Question 4 of 9
How does the practice of 'bittul' help alleviate anxiety?
  • A. By encouraging individuals to assert more control over their environment.
  • B. By analyzing childhood trauma to understand current fears.
  • C. By dissolving the ego and refocusing attention on helping the community.
  • D. By striving for absolute perfection in one's career and personal life.
Question 5 of 9
How does the Jewish concept of 'shvira' (brokenness) relate to the workplace culture at Facebook?
  • A. Both suggest that mistakes and brokenness are unavoidable and important paths to growth.
  • B. Both emphasize that mistakes should be severely punished to maintain high standards.
  • C. Both teach that a broken system must be completely abandoned and rebuilt from scratch.
  • D. Both encourage leaders to hide their flaws in order to maintain authority.
Question 6 of 9
What leadership approach is derived from the mystical concept of 'tzimtzum'?
  • A. Leading by example through constant, highly visible hard work.
  • B. Asserting direct control over every aspect of a project to ensure success.
  • C. Providing 100 percent critical feedback to maximize employee efficiency.
  • D. Stepping back and contracting your presence to give others room to grow.
Question 7 of 9
What is the 'one percent feedback tool' used by the author?
  • A. Giving feedback to only the top one percent of performers.
  • B. Assuming a person's work is 99 percent on point and focusing only on the 1 percent that needs adjustment.
  • C. Spending exactly one percent of the workday reviewing employee performance.
  • D. Accepting that only one percent of all feedback will actually be implemented by the team.
Question 8 of 9
According to the text, what should be the primary focus of parenting?
  • A. Forcing the child down a secure, traditional career path.
  • B. Striving for absolute perfection in daily care and discipline.
  • C. Guiding the child to discover their own meaning and instilling values.
  • D. Shielding the child completely from the concept of shvira (brokenness).
Question 9 of 9
What is the true nature of 'teshuva' as described in the book?
  • A. A harsh judgment of past mistakes to prevent future failure.
  • B. A focus on accumulating material wealth to secure one's family.
  • C. A positive, judgment-free process of returning to one's essence and purpose.
  • D. A negative consequence of giving in to the ego.

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What Would You Do If You Weren't Afraid? Summary & Overview

What Would You Do If You Weren’t Afraid? (2021) tells the story of how the author learned to cope with her feelings of anxiety and depression by getting in touch with her Jewish roots. The author shares what she’s learned and shows how anyone can benefit from the insights of Jewish wisdom. 

Who Should Listen to What Would You Do If You Weren't Afraid??

  • Anyone coping with depression and anxiety
  • Parents looking for guidance
  • People who want to be better leaders

About the Author: Michal Oshman

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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