On with Kara Swisher Adam Grant on Your Potential, Gen Z and — oops — Elon
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Nov 13, 2023 
In this engaging discussion, Adam Grant, an organizational psychologist and professor at Wharton, challenges the myth of innate talent, emphasizing that growth and adaptability drive success. He explores how Gen Z can navigate hybrid work environments and advocates for a focus on character over mere accolades in parenting. Grant also proposes an age limit for politicians, critiques current electoral processes, and even humorously psychoanalyzes Kara's frustrations with Elon Musk. This conversation is rich with insights for anyone looking to unlock their full potential.
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Defining Potential
- Potential is not about where you start, but how far you grow.
- This perspective allows for late bloomers and underdogs to achieve great things.
Raging Rooks
- The Raging Rooks chess club in Harlem exemplifies the importance of character skills.
- Despite lacking resources, they reached the National Chess Championship finals through discipline and teamwork.
Evelyn Glennie's Approach
- Deaf musician Evelyn Glennie learned to feel music through vibrations.
- She prioritizes joy in her practice, demonstrating the power of finding novelty in the grind.
