The Daily Stoic Adam Grant On Hidden Potential And Measuring Yourself Against Yourself
Join organizational psychologist Adam Grant, a top-rated professor at Wharton and bestselling author, as he tackles the dynamics of personal and professional growth. He emphasizes the power of feedback and the importance of learning from failure. Grant discusses how embracing discomfort can lead to greater success, while also advocating for self-improvement through small losses. The conversation touches on redefining progress, stressing the need to measure oneself against personal standards rather than comparing to others.
01:05:04
Narcissism on NBA Teams
- A study coded NBA players' narcissism through tweets and photos.
- More narcissists, especially point guards, led to team stagnation.
Focus on Your Character
- Focus on developing your own character since you cannot control others'.
- Cultivate skills like seeking discomfort, being a sponge, and embracing imperfectionism.
Embrace Discomfort
- Adam Grant's diving coach taught him that real improvement requires embracing discomfort.
- Overcorrecting based on feedback leads to faster progress than avoiding discomfort.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Unlocking Potential: Character's Role in Success
03:59 • 17min
Personal Growth and the Power of Self-Improvement
20:52 • 5min
Embracing Discomfort for Growth
25:54 • 12min
Navigating Feedback and Growth
37:59 • 12min
Navigating Failure and the Journey of Success
49:31 • 2min
Embracing Small Losses for Growth
51:53 • 16min
Redefining Progress: Growth Through Setbacks
01:07:39 • 4min
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Ryan speaks with organizational psychologist and book author Adam Grant on seeing things in the context of where they actually sit, learning to be pleased but not satisfied, current sports culture and his new book Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things.
Adam Grant is an organizational psychologist at Wharton, where he has been the top-rated professor for seven straight years. His pioneering research on motivations and meaning has enabled people to reach their aspirations and exceed others’ expectations. He has been recognized as one of the ten most influential management thinkers and Fortune’s 40 Under 40. His books have sold millions of copies, his TED talks have more than 30 million views, and he hosts the podcast Re:Thinking.
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Twitter: @AdamMGrant
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