World Leading Psychologist ON Why You’re FAILING and Why Discomfort Will UNLOCK Success | Adam Grant

Today, I welcome world-leading psychologist, Adam Grant. Adam is known for his best-selling books, TED Talks, and as an expert advisor on finding meaning & motivation in life. His latest book, Hidden Potential, offers a new framework for unlocking your best self and finding success.

In this interview, Adam and I explore why growth is so important in our lives, and how we can continue to learn and achieve throughout our lives. He teaches us how to make learning genuinely enjoyable, and to find joy in being uncomfortable. He discusses letting go of perfectionism, and shows us how to discover our full potential. Remember, it's okay not to have all the answers, and Jay and Adam will help us navigate that.

In this interview we’ll discuss:
00:00 Intro
01:00 Why Growth Is So Important
03:26 Should You Compare Yourself To Others?
06:01 “I thought I should quit”
7:50 You Need To Study Your Role Models
9:00 How To Face Discomfort
13:07 Are You Being Too Cautious?
14:56 Why You Need to Stick With Things
17:10 What Do You Need To Be Better At?
20:35 How To Know If You’re Doing Well
24:29 The Trick To Gaining Self-Confidence
37:32 How To Deal With Never-Ending Criticism
29:27 Should You Care What Other People Think?
32:40 Myths About How We Learn
36:37 The Truth About How We Learn
40:50 Doubt Can Be Helpful
42:40 Why You Should Get A Coach
49:25 How To Succeed Without Perfection
53:17 Is Self Promotion Bad?
57:10 How To Promote Your Work
1:01:45 Adding Value To Others’ Lives
1:05:55 The Secret To Success
1:09:42 How To Enjoy The Struggle
1:13:50 “What one piece of advice has stuck with you?”
1:16:11 Why Choices Are Important
1:20:15 Finding Hidden Potential
1:23:54 How To Optimize Education
1:25:00 Conclusion