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Think Again The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know

Adam Grant

#1 Intelligence is usually seen as the ability to think and learn, but in a rapidly changing world, there's another set of cognitive skills that might matter more: the ability to rethink and unlearn. In our daily lives, too many of us favor the comfort of conviction over the discomfort of doubt. We...

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Hidden Brain

It was discussed in detail throughout the podcast episode and was explored as a basis for promoting intellectual humility and challenging one's own beliefs.

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He's the author of Think Again, The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know.

— Episode: You 2.0: How to Open Your Mind

Episode: You 2.0: How to Open Your Mind

It was discussed in detail throughout the podcast episode and was explored as a basis for promoting intellectual humility and challenging one's own beliefs.

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He's the author of Think Again, The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know.

Psychologist Adam Grant is the author of Think Again, a book about the virtues of rethinking our positions.

University of Pennsylvania psychologist Adam Grant has written a book about the power of searching for the flaws in our own beliefs and arguments of challenging, deeply held views.

Adam Grant is the author of Think Again, The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know.

Episode: The Easiest Person to Fool

It was discussed in detail throughout the podcast, specifically its focus on the importance of challenging one's own beliefs and acknowledging what one does not know. It was also mentioned that the book itself was a catalyst for the discussion.

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Adam Grant is an organizational psychologist at the Wharton School He is the author of Think Again The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know

Adam Grant is the author of Think Again a book about the virtues of rethinking our positions

Adam Grant is the author of Think Again, The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know

The Megyn Kelly Show

Megyn Kelly highly recommended it and described it as insightful and thought-provoking, encouraging listeners to challenge their own beliefs and consider new perspectives.

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And his most recent book is called Think Again, which you'll love, and I highly recommend you read.

— Episode: Adam Grant on How To Win Arguments, "Saf...

Episode: Adam Grant on How To Win Arguments, "Safe Spaces"...

Megyn Kelly highly recommended it and described it as insightful and thought-provoking, encouraging listeners to challenge their own beliefs and consider new perspectives.

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And his most recent book is called Think Again, which you'll love, and I highly recommend you read.

You may learn to think again the way he's encouraged everyone to do.

I guess I've been thinking about, but I didn't really crystallize my understanding of it until I got to write about it and think again

Episode: Kmele Foster, Michael Moynihan, and Matt Welch on...

It's about the guy who invented the BlackBerry and how his inability to think again, to understand that his little keyboard wasn't going to be the be all and the end all and that the iPhone might actually have a fighting chance to take down his business, was the reason his business failed.

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The name of his most recent book is Think Again.

And that's what he wants you to do. He's got great stories. This is actually not one that we, that we got to with him, but it's worth reading his book just to find it.

It's about the guy who invented the BlackBerry and how his inability to think again, to sort of understand that his little keyboard wasn't going to be the be all and the end all and that the iPhone might actually have a fighting chance to take down his business was the reason his business failed. Right? That like he needed to think again to like re-evaluate the thing that made him a star and made him all that money.

On Purpose with Jay Shetty

It was mentioned as a book by Adam Grant about craving certainty, which is often what divides and causes bad decisions. It was said to be relevant to the topic of looking twice before making decisions.

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Adam Grant wrote the great book called Think Again, all about this moment.

— Episode: 3 Crucial Methods to Increase Work Produ...

Episode: 3 Crucial Methods to Increase Work Productivity &...

It was mentioned as a book by Adam Grant about craving certainty, which is often what divides and causes bad decisions. It was said to be relevant to the topic of looking twice before making decisions.

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Adam Grant wrote the great book called Think Again, all about this moment.

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

The book discussed how to be a giver, rather than a taker.

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And so, making the case that it might be better to be a giver than a taker was my first attempt to change the way he plays his game does not scream giver to me.

— Episode: Adam Grant: The Surprising New Research...

Episode: Adam Grant: The Surprising New Research On Procras...

The book discussed how to be a giver, rather than a taker.

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And so, making the case that it might be better to be a giver than a taker was my first attempt to change the way he plays his game does not scream giver to me.

Pivot

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Pivot

The book was brought up during episodes featuring Adam Grant, who highlighted it as an example of his work and explained its core message about questioning one’s own assumptions and adopting a more scientific, psychologically strong approach to thinking. It was noted as a New York Times bestseller that encourages listeners to move beyond preacher‑like rhetoric and consider evidence before forming conclusions. The overall tone was enthusiastic, positioning the title as a valuable resource for improving decision‑making.

Highly Recommended

Episode: The Politics of Joy, Telegram CEO Arrested, and Gu...

Adam Grant mentioned his book, *Think Again*, as an example of the kind of work he does as an organizational psychologist at Wharton.

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And the author of *Think Again* and so many other books.

Episode: Lincoln Project implosion, Microsoft says Google s...

The book discusses how to think outside your opinion bubble and how to improve your thinking process by adopting a more scientific mindset. It was described as a New York Times bestseller.

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The overall idea is that we spend way too much of our time thinking and talking like preachers, prosecutors, and politicians.

I don't always want you to be psychologically safe, I want you to be psychologically strong.

I think the reason that I'm comfortable...I'm not dunking on college students here, I'm making a case that we're not doing a good job...

I want to know whether you would accept the results of a study before you know what it shows.

I want people to respect and admire me. I want to feel loved because in 30 years I'm going to be dead.

Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

The host noted that Adam Grant's bibliography includes Think Again among his bestselling titles.

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His books include Think Again, Originals, Give and Take, Option B.

— Episode: Adam Grant Returns Again

Episode: Adam Grant Returns Again

The host noted that Adam Grant's bibliography includes Think Again among his bestselling titles.

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His books include Think Again, Originals, Give and Take, Option B.

Episode: We are supported by... Reese Witherspoon

The book was praised as a great resource that complements the ideas discussed about doubt and openmindedness.

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And also Adam Grant's book, think again, is really great about that too.

Revisionist History

The hosts highlighted the title as a meta book that promotes a scientific, rethinking mindset and encourages humility about what we don’t know, with Adam Grant explaining the core ideas. Malcolm Gladwell expressed enthusiasm for the work but also noted that it jumps between too many concepts, making it feel scattered. Overall, the discussion was balanced, noting both its valuable perspective and its structural drawbacks.

Episode: Malcolm Gladwell and Adam Grant

It was described as a 'meta book' that challenges conventional thinking and encourages a more scientific approach to life. It was also criticized for potentially being too many ideas in one book and jumping between them.

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Adam's is called Think Again, which I really loved.

Adam, can you give us an overview of Think Again?

I'm reading this book, and it's like, why are you, you're like jumping ahead to the next idea, and I'm not done with the one you're on.

Adams, think again, is available wherever books are sold.

Episode: Malcolm Gladwell and Adam Grant

It discussed the importance of having a scientist's mindset and being open to rethinking opinions and beliefs instead of being stuck in a preacher, prosecutor, or politician mindset. It was also criticised for jumping between ideas too quickly.

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Adam's is called Think Again, which I really loved.

And Adam's Think Again is available wherever books are sold.

Adam, can you give us, can you give us an overview of Think Again?

My only critique of this, I have a critique of this book, by the way. I hope you have more than one. I have several. But my large one, which is a, is it's four books.

What I want to do is activate rethinking cycles where we have the humility to know what we don't know. We doubt some of our convictions. That makes us curious to go and discover new things.

How I Built This with Guy Raz

The book was highlighted during a conversation with Adam Grant, where Guy Raz noted its insight into the contrast between the years required to develop ideas and the minutes it takes listeners to absorb them. In a later episode, Raz referenced the title as one of Grant’s best‑selling works, emphasizing its advice on creative thinking, spotting ruts, and breaking out of them. The discussion conveyed strong endorsement of its practical value for innovators.

Highly Recommended

Episode: Live From The HIBT Summit: Adam Grant

It was discussed in the context of how long it can take to create something versus how quickly it can be consumed, relating to the time and effort involved in writing a book.

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Something that I loved that you wrote about in your book and in your in your latest book, and I relate to it so much because I released a book last fall, was that it can take two years to work on the book and write the book. And somebody could take somebody two hours to consume all of your ideas.

10% Happier with Dan Harris

This was mentioned as one of Adam Grant's best-selling books, and the topic of wrestling with uncomfortable ideas in the book served as a bridge to the discussion on hidden potential.

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He's written a whole string of best-selling books including Give and Take, Think Again and Originals.

— Episode: Adam Grant on the Science of Potential a...

Episode: Adam Grant on the Science of Potential and Achieve...

This was mentioned as one of Adam Grant's best-selling books, and the topic of wrestling with uncomfortable ideas in the book served as a bridge to the discussion on hidden potential.

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He's written a whole string of best-selling books including Give and Take, Think Again and Originals.

Yeah this is actually the bridge from think again to hidden potential in many ways that avoiding ideas that make you uncomfortable it's worth your ability to learn to be a critical thinker.

Episode: Adam Grant on Perfectionism and Procrastination

This book was mentioned as one of Adam Grant's number one New York Times bestsellers, and a specific chapter was referenced in relation to attachment to results.

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I wrote about this a little bit in in chat what chapter three of think again if I remember correctly is it's a really important skill.

Lovett or Leave It

It was discussed at length in relation to persuasion, changing minds, and overcoming biases. It was highly recommended for its thought-provoking ideas.

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He is an organizational psychologist, professor and author of the book Think Again, the power of knowing what you don't know.

— Episode: Ted’s Excellent Adventure

Episode: Ted’s Excellent Adventure

It was discussed at length in relation to persuasion, changing minds, and overcoming biases. It was highly recommended for its thought-provoking ideas.

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He is an organizational psychologist, professor and author of the book Think Again, the power of knowing what you don't know.

I really enjoyed the book... I'm excited to talk to you about it.

No Stupid Questions

Adam Grant's book, 'Think Again,' was mentioned as one of three bestselling books that the speaker envied Adam for having written.

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I wish I had whatever Adam has now like three bestselling books.

— Episode: 123. What’s Wrong With Coveting?

Episode: 123. What’s Wrong With Coveting?

Adam Grant's book, 'Think Again,' was mentioned as one of three bestselling books that the speaker envied Adam for having written.

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I wish I had whatever Adam has now like three bestselling books.

Episode: 83. Can You Change Your Mind Without Losing Face?

It was discussed as a book that touches upon the reasons why people struggle to alter their opinions, particularly emphasizing how linked our beliefs are to our identities.

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Adam Grant, your colleague has written this book called Think Again.

The Jordan Harbinger Show

The podcast highlighted Adam Grant's new book, 'Think Again', which focuses on the importance of being open to changing your mind, especially in leadership roles and decision-making.

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Today we don't change our opinions often enough. That's the focus of Adam Grant's new book here.

— Episode: 482: Adam Grant | The Power of Knowing W...

Episode: 482: Adam Grant | The Power of Knowing What You Do...

The podcast highlighted Adam Grant's new book, 'Think Again', which focuses on the importance of being open to changing your mind, especially in leadership roles and decision-making.

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Today we don't change our opinions often enough. That's the focus of Adam Grant's new book here.

The reason why things evolve at all is because all these sort of crusty contancurus folks like you and me eventually we just croak and then new ideas can finally take hold.

I think it's time to rethink that. I think that last time I checked changing your mind can also be a sign of learning.

Arrogance is the combination of ignorance and conviction.

We laugh at people who use Windows 95, but we hold so strongly to opinions that we formed in 1995.

Episode: 482: Adam Grant | The Power of Knowing What You Do...

The main topic of the episode, it was discussed in depth by Adam Grant, including its epilogue, super forecasters and decision-making tactics.

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I read the book out of order because I read the audio book and all the chapters were jumbled up in the version that I got because I got like a pre-release so maybe this isn't how you start the book but it's how I started the book.

the reason why things evolve at all is because all these sort of crusty contancurus folks like you and me eventually we just croak and then new ideas can finally take hold

I think we've underestimated how willing people are to change their minds and I think we've underestimated in part because we have the wrong strategies for trying to open their minds but also because we live in a world that holds consistency up as a virtue.

arrogance is the combination of ignorance and conviction

we laugh at people who use windows 95 but we hold so strongly to opinions that we formed in 1995

Chasing Life

The book was highlighted as a standout work by its author, showcasing his expertise in psychology and human behavior, and was praised as his best writing. Dr. Sanjay Gupta also called it a great new title that examined how the pandemic reshaped work and offered ways to reduce stress. The hosts presented it as a valuable resource for understanding uncertainty and improving workplace wellbeing.

Highly Recommended

Episode: The Change We Need

It was described as a great new book that explores how the pandemic has transformed the way we live and work. The author studies how to make work less stressful.

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He's also got this great new book. It's called think again

Episode: The Change We Need

It was described as a great new book that explores how the pandemic has transformed the way we live and work. The author studies how to make work less stressful.

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He's also got this great new book. It's called think again

On with Kara Swisher

Kara Swisher referenced this book during her conversation with author Adam Grant, noting that they had explored its themes in depth during a previous interview. The discussion highlighted the book's focus on the importance of cognitive flexibility and the power of rethinking one's own assumptions.

Highly Recommended

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The Daily Stoic

The podcast discussed Grant's new book, focusing on intellectual humility, the role of ego in hindering growth, and the importance of challenging one's own beliefs to learn and grow. The Stoics' belief in intellectual humility was connected to the book's themes.

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it's impossible to learn that which you think you already know.

— Episode: Adam Grant on Ego and Knowledge

Episode: Adam Grant on Ego and Knowledge

The podcast discussed Grant's new book, focusing on intellectual humility, the role of ego in hindering growth, and the importance of challenging one's own beliefs to learn and grow. The Stoics' belief in intellectual humility was connected to the book's themes.

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it's impossible to learn that which you think you already know.

for the simplicity on this side of complexity, I wouldn't give a fig. But for the simplicity on the other side of complexity, I would give anything.

A great truth, people who have grit are more successful than people who don't. The opposite great truth, people who know when to quit are more successful than people who don't.

every truth has an equal and opposite truth.

Stay Tuned with Preet

It was discussed at length, exploring the concepts of persuasion, innovation, and the importance of rethinking one's own beliefs, including how to encourage open debate and innovation within different environments.

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I think about the mindset of a good scientist as involving simple values like preferring humility over pride and curiosity over closure.

— Episode: Thinking 2.0 (with Adam Grant)

Episode: Thinking 2.0 (with Adam Grant)

It was discussed at length, exploring the concepts of persuasion, innovation, and the importance of rethinking one's own beliefs, including how to encourage open debate and innovation within different environments.

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I think about the mindset of a good scientist as involving simple values like preferring humility over pride and curiosity over closure.

And that means you don't let your ideas become your identity, that when you have an opinion, you treat that as a hypothesis to be tested.

When ideas survive, it's not because they're true. It's because they're interesting.

The Science of Reasoning with Unreasonable People.

The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know.

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