Hidden Potential

by Adam Grant

Adam Grant argues that we put too much weight on natural talent and too little on how people grow. Hidden potential, he says, is not about where you begin but how far you travel. The book has three parts. First come character skills, such as proactivity, discipline and determination, which help us learn. These include getting comfortable with discomfort, soaking up useful knowledge and feedback, and aiming for excellence instead of perfection. Next come structures that keep motivation alive, like turning practice into play and finding new paths when progress stalls. Finally, Grant looks at systems that unlock potential in groups, including schools, teams and hiring processes that spot people who are overlooked. Throughout, he shows that ordinary people can achieve extraordinary things when they have the right habits and the right support around them.

7 narrated, animated lessons · about 15 minutes in total.

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