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Think Again

The smartest people aren't the ones who know the most—they're the ones most willing to change their minds.

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AuthorAdam Grant
Year2021

The Book in 3 Sentences

  • Being smart isn't about always being right—it's about being willing to change your mind. The ability to rethink your beliefs is one of the most valuable skills you can develop.
  • Think like a scientist—be detached from your own idea. Instead of defending my opinions at all costs, the book encourages treating them as hypotheses that can be tested, challenged, and updated when new evidence comes along.
  • The book explores how to have better conversations, disagree more productively, reduce polarization, and create environments where learning is valued more than simply being right.
  • I like Adam Grant—a fan of his podcast and he sounds like a nice guy, but this book was an mediocre self-help book.