The Science of Achievement, With Adam Grant
Plain English with Derek Thompson
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Study shows basketball teams improve when stars are briefly injured
A study on NBA games revealed that teams often improve when their star players are briefly injured. According to the research, an optimal time off for a team's star player is about 43 games after missing 15 games. This study highlights the importance of potential and improvement within teams as it shows that when a star player gets hurt, other team members have to adapt and take on new roles, which can lead to the discovery of hidden talents and strengths.
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