Everything Happens with Kate Bowler Listen Again: Adam Grant
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Feb 4, 2025 
In a thought-provoking discussion, Adam Grant, an organizational psychologist and bestselling author, delves into the urgency of rethinking our beliefs in a world of uncertainty. He encourages embracing 'imposter syndrome' as a sign of growth rather than a flaw. The importance of having friends who challenge our views is highlighted, urging listeners to step outside their comfort zones. Grant also emphasizes 'confident humility' in leadership, advocating for a learner mindset to support personal development amidst life's complexities.
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The Importance of Rethinking
- Rethinking is crucial because the world changes quickly, making outdated beliefs more consequential.
- While we readily update trivial things, we resist rethinking important beliefs and knowledge, hindering our growth.
Thinking Like a Scientist
- Effective rethinking requires adopting a scientist's mindset: valuing humility, curiosity, and seeking contradictory evidence.
- Avoid the preacher, prosecutor, and politician modes, which hinder rethinking by prioritizing defense, argument, or approval-seeking.
Intelligence Doesn't Equal Rethinking
- Kate Bowler observes that intelligence and claiming unbiasedness do not guarantee rethinking abilities.
- She reflects on faculty meetings, highlighting how smart individuals can be resistant to rethinking.
