The Next Big Idea HIDDEN POTENTIAL: Adam Grant on the Science of Achieving Greater Things
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Oct 26, 2023 
Adam Grant, author of 'Hidden Potential,' discusses the development of character skills, motivational tools, and learning systems that can help ordinary people achieve extraordinary things. Topics include unlocking hidden potential, demystifying extraordinary achievements, embracing discomfort for language learning success, behaving like a sponge, the power of reading, empowering individuals and tapping into collective intelligence, and the importance of character skills in achieving greater things.
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Chilean Mine Rescue
- Andre Sougarret, chosen for his prosocial skills, led the Chilean mine rescue.
- Sougarret listened to an engineer's unconventional idea, saving 33 lives.
Hidden Potential
- Most people underestimate their potential, overemphasizing natural talent.
- Motivation and opportunity are more important for growth than starting ability.
Character over Cognition
- Intelligence is less important than character in chess for adult players.
- Character skills like determination and proactivity drive greater achievements.