Hidden Potential. The Science of Achieving Great Goals

We live in a world that praises talent — we celebrate prodigies, natural athletes, and gifted musicians. However, in admiring those who have innate advantages, we overlook the path we can take ourselves. We underestimate our ability to acquire new... skills and overestimate the possibilities of a 'gift from above.' In this book, Adam Grant weaves together the results of scientific research, intriguing ideas, and vibrant stories that transport the reader from the classroom to the courtroom, from the playground to the Olympic Games, and from the underground to outer space. The author convincingly demonstrates that the true measure of your potential is not the height of the peak you have reached, but the complex and inspiring journey to get there. You will learn how to develop character and skills, maintain motivation to realize your hidden potential, see opportunities, and stop underestimating them.