Gratitude Unveils Interdependence and Expands Your World
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Resources & Recommendations
Books
- "The Know-It-All" by A.J. Jacobs - Chronicles the author's experience of reading the entire Encyclopedia Britannica.
- "The Year of Living Biblically" by A.J. Jacobs - Describes the author's attempt to live by every biblical rule for one year.
- "Thanks a Thousand" by A.J. Jacobs - Details the author's endeavor to thank everyone involved in making his daily cup of coffee.
People Mentioned
- A.J. Jacobs - An author known for turning his life into open experiments and writing about them.
- Uncle Warren (Marissa's uncle) - Highlighted as the most grateful person Marissa knows, despite facing significant health challenges.
- Cormac McCarthy - An author referenced for a quote about how bad luck might save you from worse luck.
- Ariana Maloy - Interviewed on the "Double Win Show" by Michael and Megan, discussing how humility protects from burnout.
- Elder Thaddeus of Vitovnica (Serbian Monk) - Mentioned for his teaching on the role of a person to spread the atmosphere of heaven.
Organizations & Institutions
- Medical community - Referenced in the context of Marissa's uncle thanking healthcare professionals for choosing their profession.
Podcasts
- Double Win Show - Mentioned as the podcast where Ariana Maloy was interviewed about humility and burnout.