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Think again / Adam Grant.

Grant, Adam, 1981- (author,, narrator.). Playaway Digital Audio. (Added Author). Findaway World, LLC. (Added Author).

Summary:
"Think Again is a must-read for anyone who wants to create a culture of learning and exploration, whether at home, at work, or at school ... In an increasingly divided world, the lessons in this book are more important than ever."--Bill and Melinda GatesThe bestselling author of Give and Take and Originals examines the critical art of rethinking: learning to question your opinions and open other people's minds, which can position you for excellence at work and wisdom in lifeIntelligence is usually seen as the ability to think and learn, but in a rapidly changing world, there's another set of cognitive skills that might matter more: the ability to rethink and unlearn. In our daily lives, too many of us favor the comfort of conviction over the discomfort of doubt. We listen to opinions that make us feel good, instead of ideas that make us think hard. We see disagreement as a threat to our egos, rather than an opportunity to learn. We surround ourselves with people who agree with our conclusions, when we should be gravitating toward those who challenge our thought process. The result is that our beliefs get brittle long before our bones. We think too much like preachers defending our sacred beliefs, prosecutors proving the other side wrong, and politicians campaigning for approval--and too little like scientists searching for truth. Intelligence is no cure, and it can even be a curse: being good at thinking can make us worse at rethinking. The brighter we are, the blinder to our own limitations we can become.Organizational psychologist Adam Grant is an expert on opening other people's minds--and our own. As Wharton's top-rated professor and the bestselling author of Originals and Give and Take, he makes it one of his guiding principles to argue like he's right but listen like he's wrong. With bold ideas and rigorous evidence, he investigates how we can embrace the joy of being wrong, bring nuance to charged conversations, 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, a vaccine whisperer convinces concerned parents to immunize their children, and Adam has coaxed Yankees fans to root for the Red Sox. Think Again reveals that we don't have to believe everything we think or internalize everything we feel. It's an invitation to let go of views that are no longer serving us well and prize mental flexibility over foolish consistency. If knowledge is power, knowing what we don't know is wisdom

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781664998766
  • ISBN: 1664998764
  • Physical Description: 1 audio media player (390 min.) : digital, HD audio ; 3 3/8 x 2 1/8 in.
  • Edition: Unabridged.
  • Publisher: Solon, Ohio : Findaway World, LLC, [2021]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Title from Playaway label.
Originally published by Penguin Random House Audio ℗2021
Release date supplied by publisher.
Issued on Playaway, a dedicated audio media player.
One set of earphones and one AAA battery required for listening.
Participant or Performer Note:
Performed by the author.
Subject: Thought and thinking.
Questioning.
Knowledge, Theory of.
Belief and doubt.
Genre: Audiobooks.

Available copies

  • 1 of 2 copies available at SPARK Libraries.

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  • 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Albright Memorial Library TALKING BOOKS 153.42 GRANT (PA) (Text) 50686015717387 Adult Audio Available -
Parkland Community Library PA 153.42 GRA (Text) 34422006214031 Playaway Checked Out 04/17/2024


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