📖 peek insideHidden Potential
by Adam Grant
Organizational psychologist Adam Grant challenges the common belief that talent is the primary driver of success. He argues that the true measure of potential is not the height of the peak you reach, but how far you have climbed to get there. Through a blend of groundbreaking research and vivid storytelling, Grant demonstrates how we can improve our skills at learning, build character, and design systems that provide opportunities for those who have been overlooked. It is a roadmap for achieving greater things.
A well-known book with a dedicated readership.
Notable Quotes
"personality is how you respond on a typical day, character is how you show up on a hard day."
"What look like differences in natural ability are often differences in opportunity and motivation."
"It’s more important to be good ancestors than dutiful descendants. Too many people spend their lives being custodians of the past instead of stewards of the future. We worry about making our parents proud when we should be focused on making our children proud. The responsibility of each generation is not to please our predecessors—it’s to improve conditions for our successors."
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