Worklife with Adam Grant Become Friends with Your Rivals
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Mar 12, 2019 Explore the surprising benefits of turning rivals into allies, as elite athletes and food truck owners share their experiences. From emotional marathons to a supportive food truck community, the podcast highlights how competition can spark growth. Discover how Olympic skiers foster camaraderie and how viewing rivals as sources of inspiration can enhance performance. Learn strategies to navigate career transitions and thrive through collaboration in competitive environments, reminding us that together we can achieve more.
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Shalane Helps Amy
- Amy Craig was struggling halfway through the 2016 Olympic marathon trials.
- Rival Shalane Flanagan helped her finish, and Amy ended up winning.
Rival Success Breeds Success
- Rivalry can boost performance, even indirectly.
- Athletes perform better when their rivals had a successful previous season.
Rivals Increase Performance
- Runners in a study ran faster when their rivals were also participating in the race.
- The presence of rivals increased their speed by approximately five seconds per kilometer.