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The Next Big Idea
HIDDEN POTENTIAL: Adam Grant on the Science of Achieving Greater Things
Oct 26, 2023
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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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- Character skills are more predictive of success than raw intelligence and can be developed throughout adulthood.
- Deliberate play and seeking advice are effective strategies for enhancing motivation and performance.
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