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One of the clearest signs of learning is rethinking your assumptions and revising your opinions.
21 things I rethought in 2021: a thread...
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Emotional intelligence is not about avoiding strong reactions. It’s about being less reactive.
Reactions are hard to control—they’re rapid and visceral. Responses are easier to delay and modify.
A key to emotion regulation is expanding the distance between feelings and actions.
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Jun 10
A telltale sign of an ignorant leader is failing to read books.
Fiction builds empathy and imagination. Nonfiction boosts concentration and critical thinking. Not reading fuels mental stagnation.
Leaders who “don't have time to read” are leaders who don't make time to learn.
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Jun 6
An easy way to get unstuck is to get up and take a walk.
We generate more creative ideas during and after walking outdoors—and even on a treadmill facing a blank wall.
Divergent thinking rarely happens when we're tethered to a desk. Moving our bodies frees our minds.
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Jun 3
AI writing produces an illusion of creativity.
Data on >370k college essays: After chatGPT, personal statements seemed more creative because they used more varied words—but actually featured less original ideas.
Machines favor homogeneity. Humans excel at diversity of thought.
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May 31
Even toddlers experience the joy of giving.
Evidence: When kids under 2 share a snack with a puppet, they exude enthusiasm. They actually smile bigger and laugh more after giving a treat than getting one for themselves.
Kindness is a fundamental source of happiness.
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May 30
Neuroscientists find that chewing gum can elevate focus and alleviate stress.
Randomly assigning people to chew gum increases blood flow to the brain, boosting attention and productivity—especially under stress.
Even small movements are enough to keep our minds active.
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May 29
Not knowing what to do is as stressful as having too much to do.
515 studies, 787k people: Role ambiguity and role conflict are at least as detrimental to well-being and performance as role overload.
Setting clear, consistent expectations is a foundation of good leadership.
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May 28
To everyone complaining about Gen Z, let's take a look at the evidence:
Young adults today are more empathetic, less narcissistic, more open-minded, more inclusive, and more patient than their predecessors. Bullying and drug use are also down.
The kids might be all right.
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May 26
Expecting kids to control their emotions is not good for their well-being.
When parents believe in suppressing feelings, they respond with more disapproval. Their kids are more likely to become anxious and depressed.
Emotion regulation improves with practice, not punishment.
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May 20
Dear managers: Stop dumping extra tasks on people who love their jobs.
5 studies: Managers mistakenly assume that if you're intrinsically motivated, you'll happily do more without burning out or expecting more pay.
Joy shouldn't come at a cost. It's time to end the passion tax.
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May 10
Even small gestures of affection can have a big impact on our well-being.
When a girl faces stress, if her mom touches her hand, she sweats less. If they have a close relationship, the mere presence of her mom is enough to alleviate anxiety.
Love is a source of strength.
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Apr 21
People pleasing is not about concern for others.
It’s about concern for their acceptance and approval.
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Apr 19
When people struggle under pressure, it doesn’t mean they lack resilience.
It often means they lack practice.
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Mar 24
Only following people who agree with you is a recipe for confirmation bias and groupthink.
Critical thinking depends on listening to people who question your assumptions and challenge your conclusions.
Learning is the product of engaging with a range of thoughtful views.
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Mar 17
The most important skill for creativity is no longer original thinking. It’s taste and tenacity.
In the age of AI, ideas are abundant. Good judgment and execution are scarce.
The future belongs to those who excel at finding and amplifying the signal in the noise.
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Mar 8
Women are offered lower pay than men for the same job.
Across >700k jobs, women were offered 5.5% less money than men, even after controlling for education, experience, employer, occupation, industry, and location.
The value of work shouldn’t depend on the gender of the worker.
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Mar 7
The books you love are a window into your personality.
•Mystery & self-improvement attract conscientious people
•Sci-fi, psychology, philosophy draw open-minded people
•Memoir & horror appeal to neurotic people
Reading doesn't just shape our views. It reveals what we're like.
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Mar 5
Too many managers reward people for the passion they show instead of the value they add.
Evidence: Even when they do worse or no better than their peers, people who exude enthusiasm get more praise and promotions.
What counts is not expressed emotion. It's contribution.
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Feb 28
A sign of emotional intelligence is the ability to laugh at yourself.
6 studies: After making small mistakes, people are seen as warmer and more capable if they're amused instead of embarrassed.
Taking your responsibilities seriously but your ego lightly is a core life skill.
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Feb 25
Connection is not about how much time we spend together. It's about how much joy and meaning we create together.
Announcing my new book: adamgrant.net/book/vibe/
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