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Adam Grant

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Adam Grant

@AdamMGrant

Organizational psychologist @Wharton. #1 NYT bestsellers: THINK AGAIN, HIDDEN POTENTIAL. Podcasts: Re:Thinking & The Curiosity Shop. Former diver and magician.

Philadelphia, USA

Joined January 2013

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Adam Grant
@AdamMGrant
Jan 1, 2022
One of the clearest signs of learning is rethinking your assumptions and revising your opinions. 21 things I rethought in 2021: a thread...
Adam Grant
@AdamMGrant
Jul 29
Hybrid work doesn't just boost productivity. It leads us to reproduce more too. Economists find that when remote work opportunities rise, fertility rates do too. For every 3 couples that work from home at least a day a week, an extra child is born. Flexibility is pro-family.
Adam Grant
@AdamMGrant
Jul 27
Dealing with difficult people may be hazardous to your health. Data: Each additional "hassler" in your network predicts 1.5% faster biological aging—and worse health a year later. Non-spouse family hasslers are the most problematic. Some ties aren't worth the toll they take.
Adam Grant
@AdamMGrant
Jul 26
It’s better to attribute success to grit than natural talent. 5 studies: Highlighting how accomplishments depend on hard work—not just innate ability—builds confidence and boosts performance. A key to motivation is recognizing the connection between effort and excellence.
Adam Grant
@AdamMGrant
Jul 26
It's sad that women's success is a threat to marriages. 544k couples, 29 countries: Separation is 36% more likely when women outearn their partners. The risk goes up further if they have children. A woman's prosperity should be a source of pride, not relationship conflict.
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As the results section explains, the higher breakup rate is not explained by gender norms or by men resenting higher-earning partners, as the effect is the same in more feminist families and cultures. The authors explicitly state more research is needed to identify the cause. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.11…
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