The mistake we often make is evaluating potential based on where one starts, assuming high potential if something comes easy and low potential if there are struggles early on. However, true growth is not about the starting point but about the progress one can make. Without a crystal ball to see the future, we miss out on recognizing the untapped possibilities that lie ahead.
A chance to hear a recent episode of A Slight Change of Plans in which Maya Shankar asks psychologist Adam Grant about his new book "Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things". They talk about how to filter out unhelpful feedback, the benefits of imperfectionism, and why we need to give soft skills more respect.
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