HIDDEN POTENTIAL: Adam Grant on the Science of Achieving Greater Things
The Next Big Idea
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The Benefits of Behaving like a Sponge
In this chapter, they discuss the benefits of behaving like a sponge and being proactive in seeking out information, ideas, and countervailing opinions. They compare this behavior to sea sponges, which have the ability to absorb nutrients but also expel harmful particles through finely tuned filters. They emphasize the importance of not only seeking out information but also filtering and determining which information is relevant and who is credible to learn from.
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