Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things
by Adam M. Grant
View on GoodreadsPotential shows in how far you've climbed, not in how high you end up. Grant pushes back on the fixation with natural talent and giftedness, arguing that character skills and getting better at learning itself carry people further than raw ability, with examples from classrooms, boardrooms, sports and space exploration.
Core ideas
- Character over talent: Character skills are the foundation that lets you grow beyond whatever raw ability you started with.
- Learning beats effort: Progress depends less on how hard you work than on how well you learn, so the real work is improving at improvement itself.
- Opening doors: When conventional doors are closed, you can create your own opportunities, and schools and organizations can build systems that open them for more people.
Published2023
Pages304
ISBN9780593653142
ReadJun 2024
