Adam Grant ON: Why Discomfort is the Key to Growth and Strategies for Unlocking Your Hidden Potential

Adam Grant ON: Why Discomfort is the Key to Growth and Strategies for Unlocking Your Hidden Potential

Staying in your comfort zone often gives us a sense of control and stability.

But when it comes to growth, staying in one spot for a long time doesn’t lead to growth.

So how can you comfortably leave your comfort zone and unlock your hidden potential?

Today, Jay sits down with organizational psychologist Adam Grant. Adam is a leading expert on how we can find motivation and meaning, rethink assumptions, and live more generous and creative lives. Adam hosts the TED podcasts Re:Thinking and WorkLife, which have been downloaded over 65 million times. Adam’s latest book, Hidden Potential offers a new framework for raising aspirations and exceeding expectations.

Adam and I explore why growth is so important in our lives as we dive into the tools to use in order to grow through discomfort. We look deep into facing discomfort, finding your authentic voice, and the true essence of learning.

Now, let's talk about something that can sometimes weigh us down – envy. We'll learn how we can turn envy into inspiration, using our role models as a stepping stone to success.

In this interview, you'll learn:

Why personal growth matters

How to deal with discomfort

How a life coach can help you

How to find your authentic voice

How to get out of your comfort zone

Truly, this is a journey of self-improvement, self-discovery, and embracing personal growth.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

03:57 Why Growth Is So Important

06:25 Should You Compare Yourself To Others?

09:01 “I thought I should quit”

10:50 You Need To Study Your Role Models

12:00 How To Face Discomfort

16:07 Are You Being Too Cautious?

17:56 Why You Need to Stick With Things

20:10 What Do You Need To Be Better At?

23:35 How To Know If You’re Doing Well

27:29 The Trick To Gaining Self-Confidence

30:32 How To Deal With Never-Ending Criticism

32:27 Should You Care What Other People Think?

35:40 Myths About How We Learn

39:37 The Truth About How We Learn

43:50 Doubt Can Be Helpful 45:40 Why You Should Get A Coach

52:25 How To Succeed Without Perfection

56:17 Is Self Promotion Bad?

1:00:10 How To Promote Your Work

1:04:45 Adding Value To Others’ Lives

1:08:55 The Secret To Success

1:12:42 How To Enjoy The Struggle

1:16:50 “What one piece of advice has stuck with you?”

1:19:11 Why Choices Are Important

1:23:15 Finding Hidden Potential

1:26:54 How To Optimize Education

1:28:00 Conclusion

Episode Resources:

Adam Grant | X

Adam Grant | Instagram

Adam Grant | Facebook

Adam Grant | Threads

Adam Grant | LinkedIn

Adam Grant | Website

Adam Grant | Books

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