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Mentioned in 48 episodes
Hidden Potential
The Science of Achieving Greater Things
Book • 2023
In 'Hidden Potential,' Adam Grant dismantles the myth that success is primarily due to innate talent.
He argues that potential is not fixed but can be cultivated over time through effort, persistence, and continuous learning.
The book emphasizes the development of 'character skills' such as proactivity, determination, and the ability to embrace discomfort and learn from failure.
Grant uses compelling stories of late bloomers and underdogs who achieved greatness through sheer determination, highlighting the importance of support systems, motivation, and the willingness to push beyond comfort zones.
The book offers a new framework for raising aspirations and exceeding expectations, applicable in various domains from education to the workplace and beyond.
He argues that potential is not fixed but can be cultivated over time through effort, persistence, and continuous learning.
The book emphasizes the development of 'character skills' such as proactivity, determination, and the ability to embrace discomfort and learn from failure.
Grant uses compelling stories of late bloomers and underdogs who achieved greatness through sheer determination, highlighting the importance of support systems, motivation, and the willingness to push beyond comfort zones.
The book offers a new framework for raising aspirations and exceeding expectations, applicable in various domains from education to the workplace and beyond.
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Mentioned in 48 episodes
Mentioned by a caller as a concept that came out in Grant's book.
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Ep. 354: The Workload Fairytale
Recommended by 
Jay Shetty as a book that dives deep into the tools to use in order to grow through discomfort.
Jay Shetty as a book that dives deep into the tools to use in order to grow through discomfort.
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Adam Grant ON: Why Discomfort is the Key to Growth and Strategies for Unlocking Your Hidden Potential
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Guy Raz as the author of the book, discussing the concept of developing character skills for business success.
Guy Raz as the author of the book, discussing the concept of developing character skills for business success.
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Achieving greater things with Adam Grant
Mentioned by 
Cal Newport as one of the books he read in March 2024, describing it as a classic Grant book on unlocking potential.
Cal Newport as one of the books he read in March 2024, describing it as a classic Grant book on unlocking potential.632 snips
Ep. 294: A Tactical Assault on Busyness
Mentioned by 
Malcolm Gladwell and 
Adam Grant during their conversation about achieving greater things.
Malcolm Gladwell and Adam Grant during their conversation about achieving greater things.
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Unlocking Hidden Potential with Adam Grant
Mentioned by 
Mike Schmitz in relation to the idea that people judge others by their actions but themselves by their intentions.
Mike Schmitz in relation to the idea that people judge others by their actions but themselves by their intentions.
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213: Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
Adam Grant 's new book, launched on the podcast.
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Unlocking Hidden Potential with Malcolm Gladwell
Recommended by Mike Schmitz as an entertaining read that explores the science of achieving great things.
Mike Schmitz as an entertaining read that explores the science of achieving great things.110 snips
184: Hidden Potential by Adam Grant
Mentioned by 
Dan Harris as Adam Grant 's latest book, discussing the science of achieving greater things.
Dan Harris as Adam Grant 's latest book, discussing the science of achieving greater things.
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Adam Grant on the Science of Potential and Achievement
