TED Talks Daily The surprising habits of original thinkers | Adam Grant
Mar 25, 2019
Adam Grant, an organizational psychologist, delves into the habits of 'originals'—creative thinkers who innovate and take risks. He reveals that the greatest originals embrace failure, asserting that trying often leads to valuable ideas. Grant discusses the surprising value of procrastination for creativity, suggesting that a bit of delay can spark innovative thoughts. He encourages seeing fear as a catalyst for originality and provides actionable advice for cultivating creativity in everyday life.
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Warby Parker Investment
- Adam Grant shares a story about declining to invest in Warby Parker.
- They seemed too slow and doubtful, yet they became a billion-dollar company.
Originals Defined
- Originals are nonconformists who champion new ideas.
- They drive creativity and change, often defying expectations.
Procrastination and Creativity
- Moderate procrastinators are more creative than pre-crastinators or last-minute procrastinators.
- Procrastination allows divergent thinking and unexpected leaps.