The goop Podcast Stop Believing Everything You Think
Jul 29, 2025
Adam Grant, an organizational psychologist and bestselling author from Wharton, joins Gwyneth Paltrow for a thought-provoking discussion. They dive into the hidden costs of certainty and how imposter syndrome can flip into an unexpected advantage. Grant emphasizes that rethinking your career path is a strength, not a weakness. They also explore the importance of embracing vulnerability in leadership and how open-mindedness can lead to personal and collective growth. This conversation is a refreshing take on ambition and the necessity of questioning oneself.
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The Cost of Certainty
- People often mistake confidence for competence, leading to a fear of being wrong.
- We let our ideas become our identities to protect self-esteem and fit into social groups.
Navigating Charged Conversations
- Start difficult conversations with humility and acknowledge you might be wrong.
- Find common ground and explore nuances instead of diving into binary debates.
Reducing Defensiveness in Debate
- Self-affirmation helps reduce defensiveness by acknowledging core values before questioning beliefs.
- Asking "how" questions opens people to reconsider, whereas "why" questions often make them double down.
