

Adam Grant on “Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World”
Jul 27, 2022
Adam Grant, an organizational psychologist and best-selling author, discusses the importance of originality and creativity. He explores the tension between originality and conventional success and shares strategies for managing work and productivity. Grant also emphasizes the value of evaluating new ideas and the role of creative peers. He advocates for thinking like a scientist and highlights the impact of loneliness on originals. Additionally, he emphasizes the dangers of relying too heavily on existing knowledge.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Tension Between Originality and Conventional Success
02:02 • 7min
Managing Work and Productivity
08:36 • 12min
Evaluating New Ideas and the Role of Creative Peers
20:46 • 1min
Thinking Like a Scientist
22:13 • 4min
Loneliness and the Importance of Reconnection
25:44 • 6min
Formulating Your Own Thoughts and Resisting the Impulse to Consult Existing Knowledge
31:50 • 2min