The Problem with All-Stars
Worklife with Adam Grant
The Value of Humility and Fulfilling Roles in Basketball
Being the best at your specific role on the team is more important than being the best overall. Humility means being grounded and willing to do what the team needs, not just the flashy tasks. The narrator recalls a teammate who wasn't an athletic star but was smart enough to force Kobe Bryant to take more shots to score. Humility is about realizing you're not above any task.
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