Granted

Granted, by Adam Grant, is a newsletter focused on psychology, work, and broader societal issues. It covers themes such as the impact of astrology, email etiquette, toxic positivity, leadership, book recommendations, the concept of hidden potential, and the importance of generosity and kindness. Grant explores scientific insights, offers advice for personal and professional growth, and challenges common beliefs and practices.

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GRANTED: The hidden costs of passion and the unexpected benefits of kindness

0 implied HN points • 09 Jun 19
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Workplace Wellness Compassion Self-Improvement Stress management
  1. The way you pursue your goals reflects your values and character more than the end result does.
  2. Loving your job can lead to exploitation, so be mindful of not overextending yourself.
  3. Displaying compassion, especially in fields like healthcare, can have significant positive impacts on outcomes.

WONDERING: Stop searching for a calling and start hiring people who disagree with your mission

0 implied HN points • 31 Jul 18
💼 Business Hiring Team Dynamics Career Advice
  1. Focus on hiring people who challenge your mission instead of searching for a calling.
  2. Pay attention to what social situations energize you and which ones exhaust you, regardless of being an introvert or an extrovert.
  3. Embrace and learn from failures by considering the risk in hiring people who have experienced major career setbacks.
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GRANTED: Opening other people's minds—and our own

0 implied HN points • 01 Feb 16
🚌 Education Learning Creativity Parenting
  1. Your choice of internet browser can reveal surprising details about your job performance and commitment.
  2. Common goals may not always bring people together; sometimes, those who share your methods can be your best allies.
  3. To improve your ability to predict the success of new ideas, come up with your own ideas just before evaluating others'.

GRANTED: Your favorites of 2020 and the new books to launch 2021

0 implied HN points • 29 Dec 20
📚 Literature Books Authors Reading Psychology Personal Growth
  1. Measuring progress by wealth and status may not capture real growth; true growth lies in building character like integrity and humility.
  2. Listening well involves more than just talking less; it's about showing genuine interest and understanding in others' thoughts.
  3. Procrastination is often an emotion management issue, not a time management problem; it's about dealing with negative emotions related to tasks.

GRANTED: Success is a squiggly line, and goals are meant to be lumped and sliced

0 implied HN points • 01 Mar 20
🚌 Education Productivity Goal setting Feedback Mental health Career Advice
  1. Success is not a straight path, but rather a squiggly line. It's about learning and growing from setbacks.
  2. To achieve your goals, break them down into smaller parts. Lump short-term tasks and slice long-term goals for progress.
  3. When giving feedback, aim to help others improve. Be honest even if it's not what they want to hear.

GRANTED: Cultivating creativity, productivity, and curiosity in 2018 (and beyond)

0 implied HN points • 20 Jan 18
🚌 Education Creativity Productivity Curiosity
  1. Learn from those who achieve the most with the least natural talent and opportunity, as they put in more effort to master their craft
  2. Focus on attention management over time management to prioritize what truly matters
  3. Teaching kindness to preschoolers not only boosts their helpfulness but also enhances focus, self-control, and academic performance

GRANTED: The value of forgetting and the future of work

0 implied HN points • 05 Aug 17
🚌 Education Communication Self-Improvement Social media
  1. When communicating something important, consider what emotions you want your audience to feel to effectively persuade them.
  2. Forgetting can be beneficial as it leads to relearning, which improves retrieval, emphasizing the value of memory lapses.
  3. Emotional work skills like care and compassion are increasingly vital for the future of work, highlighting the significance of human connection in the workplace.

GRANTED: Book Tour Details and Something Better than Gratitude

0 implied HN points • 20 Dec 15
📚 Literature Books Authors Articles Summit Writing
  1. Adam Grant will be on tour in February to launch his book 'Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World', focusing on encouraging different thinking and championing ideas.
  2. Articles highlighted include the importance of radical candor in leadership, avoiding toxic employees, and the effectiveness of modest leaders.
  3. Adam Grant suggests reflecting on generosity rather than just gratitude, and advises asking stories to understand organizational culture during job interviews.

GRANTED: Good listening and bad PowerPoint

0 implied HN points • 01 Feb 20
🚌 Education Listening Parenting Psychology Podcasts
  1. Good listening involves more than just talking less; it includes asking questions and showing genuine interest in others.
  2. Avoid using words on PowerPoint slides and saying them out loud to enhance learning and avoid cognitive overload.
  3. Success should not be measured solely by career achievements but also by the impact we have on others' lives and the relationships we cultivate.

GRANTED: My new book club

0 implied HN points • 18 Dec 17
🎭️ Culture Book Club Literature Authors Reading Ideas
  1. Join a new book club started by Malcolm Gladwell, Susan Cain, Dan Pink, and Adam Grant
  2. Subscribers get early copies of two books each quarter, plus course materials and video insights
  3. 100% of profits are donated to provide books to students in under-resourced communities

GRANTED: The flaws in perfectionism and the ego in meditation

0 implied HN points • 12 Jun 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness Self-Improvement Resilience Meditation Podcasts
  1. Success is not only about reaching peaks, but also about conquering valleys. Enduring adversity and overcoming obstacles lead to meaningful growth.
  2. Resilience is crucial for personal development. Bouncing back from challenges is a form of progress.
  3. Meditation might not necessarily make someone a better person. It can reduce inner stress but may not enhance outer compassion.