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Discover the critical art of rethinking: how questioning your opinions can position you for excellence at work and wisdom in life


Intelligence is usually seen as the ability to think and learn, but in a rapidly changing world, the most crucial skill may be the ability to rethink and unlearn. Recent global and political changes have forced many of us to re-evaluate our opinions and decisions. Yet we often still favour the comfort of conviction over the discomfort of doubt, and prefer opinions that make us feel good, instead of ideas that make us think hard. Intelligence is no cure, and can even be a curse. The brighter we are, the blinder we can become to our own limitations.

Adam Grant - Wharton's top-rated professor and #1 bestselling author - offers bold ideas and rigorous evidence to show how we can embrace the joy of being wrong, encourage others to rethink topics as wide-ranging as abortion and climate change, and build schools, workplaces, and communities of lifelong learners. You'll learn how an international debate champion wins arguments, a Black musician persuades white supremacists to abandon hate, and how a vaccine whisperer convinces anti-vaxxers to immunize their children. Think Again is an invitation to let go of stale opinions and prize mental flexibility, humility, and curiosity over foolish consistency. If knowledge is power, knowing what you don't know is wisdom.

In a world where information is constantly bombarding us, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and unsure of what to believe. In his book "Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know," Adam Grant argues that the key to success in today's world is not just having the right answers, but also knowing when to question our assumptions and change our minds.

Grant begins by exploring the psychology of belief. He argues that we are all wired to seek out information that confirms our existing beliefs, and to avoid information that challenges them. This confirmation bias can lead us to make poor decisions and to become entrenched in our views.

Grant then offers a number of strategies for overcoming our confirmation bias and becoming more open-minded. He suggests that we actively seek out information that challenges our beliefs, that we listen to people who disagree with us, and that we be willing to change our minds when presented with new evidence.

Grant also discusses the importance of intellectual humility. He argues that the most successful people are not those who are always right, but those who are willing to admit when they are wrong and to learn from their mistakes. Intellectual humility allows us to be more open to new ideas and to grow as individuals.

"Think Again" is a thought-provoking and challenging book that will change the way you think about thinking. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to succeed in today's rapidly changing world.

Here are some key takeaways from the book:

• We are all wired to seek out information that confirms our existing beliefs, and to avoid information that challenges them.
• Confirmation bias can lead us to make poor decisions and to become entrenched in our views.
• We can overcome our confirmation bias by actively seeking out information that challenges our beliefs, by listening to people who disagree with us, and by being willing to change our minds when presented with new evidence.
• Intellectual humility is the key to success in today's rapidly changing world.
• The most successful people are not those who are always right, but those who are willing to admit when they are wrong and to learn from their mistakes.