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Mentioned in 49 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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as the author of the book, discussing the concept of developing character skills for business success.


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as one of the books he read in March 2024, describing it as a classic Grant book on unlocking potential.


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as the author of the book and the guest on the podcast.


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as the author of the book being discussed.


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during their conversation about achieving greater things.


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as the next book to be discussed on the podcast.


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at the end of the podcast as a recommendation.


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in relation to the idea that people judge others by their actions but themselves by their intentions.


Mike Schmitz

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Laurie Santos

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in reference to a story about Maurice's chess team.

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when discussing his latest podcast episode.


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in discussion of its ideas for unlocking hidden potential.


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184: Hidden Potential by Adam Grant
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as 

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Dan Harris


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