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

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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 Episode Resources: https://twitter.com/adammgrant https://www.instagram.com/adamgrant https://www.facebook.com/AdamMGrant https://www.threads.net/@adamgrant https://www.linkedin.com/in/AdamMGrant/ https://adamgrant.net/ https://www.amazon.com/stores/Adam-Grant/author/B00ATUAAWE?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Want to learn to coach like Jay Shetty? Discover how here: https://gtly.to/PMlHc6JZw