Adam Grant - Think Again:

The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know

EPISODE 125

Think Again is a book about the benefit of doubt, and about how we can get better at embracing the unknown and the joy of being wrong. In the end, learning to rethink may be the secret skill to give you the edge in a world-changing faster than ever.

Good teachers introduce new thoughts, but great teachers introduce new ways of thinking. - A.G Think Again

SHOW OUTLINE

INTRO

Adam tells us why he always starts with a growth mindset

• Take opportunities to learn and practice (1m19)

OVERCONFIDENCE CYCLE

Productivity Game introduces the overconfidence cycle

• Upgrade your opinion (2m12)

Productivity Game and how to identify too much certainty

• What is Preaching (39s)

Productivity Game and recognising being closed-minded

• What is Prosecuting (28s)

Productivity Game and awareness of adapting what you like to others

• What is Politicking (39s) 

RETHINKING CYCLE

Productivity Game and how Adam suggests how to get out of the overconfidence cycle by inviting feedback and changing your mind

• Think like a scientist (1m07)

Productivity Game encourages us to notice the opportunity to find joy in learning, and get curious

• Create a Rethinking Cycle (1m32)

OUTRO

Adam and Simon Sinek discuss being open to the ideas of others

• Aim for Humility (2m53)

CLIP CREDITS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbqqIYTHuwM&ab_channel=FranklinCovey

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56LRCXBq40E&ab_channel=SimonSinek

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G14dayqCfK8&t=467s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNiEyx8_KBE