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Think Again

Think Again

By Adam Grant

The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know. Viking. 2021.

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19 mins read

16 Key insights

A brief summary of Think Again

A critical investigation into the human psyche that uses hard data and anecdotes to explore both the positive effects that come with a receptive mindset, and the negative repercussions of never changing your views.

Key insights in Think Again

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What do you get from this book? Compelling evidence that humans thrive when adopting new ideas and releasing old ones
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Your ability to adapt is dependent upon your ability to leave behind outmoded ideas and rethink your perspective
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By practicing mental flexibility and addressing problems with a scientist mindset, you can overcome bad situations
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Letting your own biases drive your actions can result in too little confidence or too much ego
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When we lack self-awareness or feel threatened, our ego takes over unless we can detach opinion from truth
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The wrong kind of conflict can stymie a project, but the right kind can push you to new heights
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You can’t persuade people by being a bully, it should be more of a negotiation based on curiosity, common ground, and respect
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Prejudice and stereotype are difficult to overcome without being self-aware
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The art of listening is a crucial step in swaying people to change their minds
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Polarizing topics present two sides to complex matters that are far more nuanced
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Educators who inspire curiosity are spurring the next generation of rethinkers and unlearners
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Performance cultures encourage growth but lack psychological safety, causing problems for concerned employees
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Don’t commit to a path just because it’s expected, reevaluate your life choices and you’ll end up more fulfilled
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Summary of the key insights
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Selected critiques in brief
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Final word

Who should read Think Again

Business leaders • managers • psychologists • teachers • anyone who feels stuck in their routine

About the author of Think Again

Adam Grant is an organizational psychologist and professor at the Wharton School, as well as a co-founder of Give and Take, Inc., a platform that teaches employers how to develop a workplace culture built on generosity and shared knowledge. A prominent technology, entertainment, and design (TED) Talker, Grant has also been named one of the ten most influential management thinkers in the world.

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