How to Unlock Your Potential, Motivation & Unique Abilities | Dr. Adam Grant

About this video

Organizational psychologist Dr. Adam Grant, discussing his book Hidden Potential, shares peer-reviewed research and practical tools for unlocking potential and meeting goals. Grant and Huberman cover how to overcome procrastination, how to see around blind spots, and how to push through sticking points in motivation and creativity, alongside the underpinnings of performance, building confidence and sustaining a growth mindset. Huberman promises listeners more than a dozen new tools applicable to academic, athletic and creative pursuits. In one exchange, Grant reflects on a performer who deliberately does something small and grounding after huge shows, and the pair discuss how resetting one’s frame of reference, shrinking the contrast between peak experiences and everyday family life, can make ordinary life feel bigger rather than diminished.

Key takeaways

• Dr. Grant shares research-based tools for overcoming procrastination and motivation sticking points.
• Dr. Grant explains how to identify and see around personal blind spots.
• Dr. Grant discusses building confidence and sustaining a persistent growth mindset.
• Grant and Huberman discuss resetting your frame of reference after peak experiences so everyday life feels bigger.

Episode details: published November 27, 2023 · 4.4M views · 3:12:22 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The science and protocols described are Andrew Huberman’s, presented for education — not medical advice. Consult a qualified professional before changing your own health practices.

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