Unlocking Hidden Potential with Malcolm Gladwell
Worklife with Adam Grant
Character and hidden potential
In a journey through character, the author reveals how they overcame being told they couldn't write, starting with failing a writing test at Harvard. This experience led them to challenge the idea that potential is solely based on starting ability and raw talent, and instead emphasizes the importance of perseverance, late bloomers, and stretching beyond perceived limitations.
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