Think Again | Adam Grant

Think Again Book

Adam Grant

Adam Grant examines the crucial art of rethinking: learning to question our own opinions and open the minds of others, which can lead to excellence in work and wisdom in life.

Intelligence is often seen as the ability to think and learn, but in a rapidly changing world, there is another set of cognitive skills that may be more important: the ability to rethink and unlearn.

Most people prefer the comfort of conviction to the discomfort of doubt. We generally only listen to opinions that confirm our own, we dismiss ideas that make us think too hard, and we view disagreement as a threat. The cost of this can be much greater than we imagine.

With bold ideas and rigorous evidence, organizational psychologist Adam Grant explores how to embrace the joy of being wrong, bring nuance to difficult conversations, and encourage continuous learning.

You will learn excellent methods for promoting rethinking, used, for example, by a black musician who convinces white supremacists to abandon their hatred and a doctor who uses his power of persuasion to get parents to vaccinate their children.

Additionally, you will find practical tips for having more productive conversations, even when they involve opposing worldviews.

Think Again demonstrates with clarity and good humor that it is possible to keep an open mind without losing your power of persuasion or self-confidence. If knowledge is power, knowing what we do not know is wisdom.

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