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When we lack a sense of natural talent, how can we unlock our ability to excel? Find out on this episode with Hidden Potential author Adam Grant!
What We Discuss with Adam Grant:
When you're going through the repetitive steps necessary to learn a new skill, how can you turn the daily grind into a source of daily joy?
Why learning from an expert mentor is not necessarily the best path to success.
What are character skills, and why are they more important than cognitive skills or talent when it comes to succeeding?
How did a pair of hyperpolyglots go from repeatedly failing to retain languages to speaking dozens fluently?
Why we should seek advice we can act upon rather than feedback that only identifies our cheerleaders and critics.