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Dr. Adam Grant: How to Unlock Your Potential, Motivation & Unique Abilities

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Nov 27, 2023
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Adam Grant
In this engaging discussion, Dr. Adam Grant, an organizational psychology expert from Wharton, delves into strategies for enhancing motivation and overcoming procrastination. He offers insights on how moderate procrastination can actually boost creativity. The conversation covers techniques for soliciting effective feedback and the significance of a growth mindset in personal development. Grant also touches on the challenges of perfectionism and the importance of balancing intrinsic and extrinsic motivations. Listeners gain practical, science-backed tools for living more fulfilling lives.
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Overcoming Procrastination

  • Identify the negative emotions causing procrastination, like boredom, fear, or confusion.
  • Address those emotions directly instead of avoiding the task.
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Procrastination and Creativity

  • Moderate procrastination can boost creativity by allowing for incubation and reframing.
  • Too much or too little procrastination leads to tunnel vision and less novel ideas.
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Intrinsic Motivation and Procrastination

  • Intrinsic motivation is crucial for the positive effects of moderate procrastination on creativity.
  • If you're bored by a task, you won't subconsciously process it, hindering creative insights.
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