Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard Adam Grant Returns Again
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Oct 26, 2023 
Adam Grant, an organizational psychologist and best-selling author, shares his insights on balancing personal ambitions and family connections during book tours. He discusses overcoming perfectionism, emphasizing that striving for daily improvement trumps unattainable standards. Adam explores effective language teaching methods, the importance of constructive feedback, and the supportive concept of 'scaffolding' for growth. The conversation reveals how diverse cultural contexts shape social status, and they reflect on the humorous challenges of navigating modern life.
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Language Learning
- Learn new languages by speaking them from the beginning, embracing mistakes.
- Don't wait for mastery; immerse yourself in conversation to build fluency faster.
Perfectionism in Diving
- Adam Grant overcame perfectionism in diving by prioritizing excellence over perfection.
- His coach emphasized that a perfect 10 is for excellence, not perfection, which changed Grant's perspective.
Perfectionism's Downside
- Perfectionists excel in predictable environments like school but struggle with real-world problems.
- They often get lost in details and miss the bigger picture, hindering their problem-solving ability.
