The Jordan Harbinger Show 952: Adam Grant | The Science of Tapping Into Your Hidden Potential
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Feb 15, 2024 
In this conversation with Adam Grant, renowned organizational psychologist and author of "Hidden Potential," he delves into the art of unlocking hidden abilities. He discusses the importance of character skills over talent, sharing insights on how mentorship should inspire rather than dictate. Grant highlights innovative learning methods, like scaffolding, to make skill-building enjoyable. He also tackles the pitfalls of workaholism and perfectionism, emphasizing that embracing discomfort and failure is essential for growth and long-term success.
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Hidden Potential
- Judge potential by progress, not starting points.
- Motivation is more important than initial talent.
Harlem Chess Team
- A Harlem chess team of underprivileged kids excelled despite lacking resources.
- Their success demonstrates how motivation and access, not inherent talent, drive achievement.
Backward Learning
- Teach skills backward by starting with the end goal.
- Experiencing the thrill of victory early on can boost motivation.
