The narrator talks about their diving practice and the rule their coach had to enforce to prevent them from practicing too much. They express frustration with their performance and reflect on the personal nature of their books. The conversation shifts to a discussion on Freudian psychology and the narrator's skepticism towards it.
Malcolm Gladwell hosts a rollicking live discussion about Adam Grant’s new book, “Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things,” which is available now. They explore why we overemphasize innate talent, how Adam grappled with impostor syndrome as a writer and perfectionism as an athlete, and how to chart a path toward achieving greater things. They also discuss the evidence on affirmative action — and riff on topics ranging from humility to psychoanalysis to whether Lions or Bills fans suffer more.
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