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Intelligence Squared

Unlock Your Potential, with Adam Grant And Andrew McAfee

Dec 13, 2023
Adam Grant and Andrew McAfee discuss unlocking potential through investing in cognitive and character skills, emulating success, the meaning of 'geek', being a maverick, overcoming tribalism, and the influence of social effects on our actions.
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Quick takeaways

  • Character skills have a greater impact on improving and succeeding faster than cognitive skills.
  • Being around successful people in your desired field can accelerate your own learning and development.

Deep dives

The Importance of Character Skills in Realizing Hidden Potential

Improving cognitive skills, such as finance and marketing, can boost career success. However, character skills, including proactivity, discipline, and determination, have a greater impact on improving and succeeding faster.

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