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Hidden Potential

Hidden Potential

The Science of Achieving Greater Things
作者 Adam M. Grant 2023 304 页数
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重点摘要

1. 品格技能:隐藏潜力的基础

品格不仅仅是拥有原则。它是一种学会按照你的原则生活的能力。

品格技能是基础。 它们是使个人能够释放隐藏潜力并取得更大成就的基石。与天生的才能或认知能力不同,品格技能可以随着时间的推移而发展和磨练。这些技能包括:

  • 主动性:主动采取行动并寻找成长机会
  • 决心:在面对挑战和挫折时坚持不懈
  • 自律:在追求目标时保持专注和自我控制
  • 亲社会行为:有效合作并支持他人

品格技能放大其他能力。 它们充当倍增器,增强认知技能和技术专长的影响。例如,一个具有高技能但品格技能差的专业人士可能难以发挥其全部潜力,而一个能力平平但品格技能强的人往往能取得非凡的成就。

2. 拥抱不适:成长之路

如果你感到舒适,那你做错了。

不适是成长的催化剂。 拥抱不适是释放隐藏潜力的关键。这包括:

  • 走出舒适区
  • 寻求具有挑战性的经历
  • 自愿参与感觉尴尬或困难的活动

通过不适学习。 当我们将自己推向舒适区之外时,我们激活新的神经通路并加速技能发展。这适用于各种领域,从语言学习到公开演讲。例如,多语言者通常通过立即参与对话,即使词汇有限,也能迅速进步,而不是等到他们觉得“准备好了”。

将不适重新定义为进步。 不要将不适视为不足的标志,而是将其视为成长的证据。这种心态转变使个人能够在挑战时期坚持下去,并以扩展的能力出现。

3. 成为人类海绵:吸收和适应

吸收能力是识别、重视、同化和应用新信息的能力。

培养海绵般的心态。 要释放隐藏潜力,必须培养吸收和适应新信息和经历的能力。这包括:

  • 积极寻求多样化的知识和观点
  • 过滤和优先考虑相关信息
  • 在实际情况下应用学到的概念

主动学习是关键。 而不是被动地等待信息来找你,主动寻找学习机会。这可能包括:

  • 提出深思熟虑的问题
  • 向导师寻求反馈和建议
  • 探索不熟悉的主题或技能

适应和进化。 快速适应新情况并整合反馈的能力对于持续增长至关重要。这种灵活性使个人能够在不断变化的环境中导航并抓住意外的机会。

4. 不完美主义的力量:平衡卓越与缺陷

容忍缺陷不仅是新手需要做的事情——它是成为专家并继续掌握的过程的一部分。

拥抱不完美作为成长之路。 完美主义可能是释放隐藏潜力的重大障碍。相反,采用“不完美主义”的心态:

  • 专注于进步而不是无瑕疵
  • 允许实验和冒险
  • 认识到错误是宝贵的学习机会

在高标准与接受之间找到平衡。 虽然追求卓越很重要,但同样重要的是接受完美是无法实现的。这种平衡使个人能够:

  • 设定雄心勃勃的目标而不因害怕失败而瘫痪
  • 不断迭代和改进
  • 认识并庆祝渐进的进步

从不完美中学习。 不要将缺陷视为失败,而是将其视为改进和创新的机会。许多突破性的成就都是通过拥抱和处理不完美而不是试图完全消除它们而产生的。

5. 将练习变成游戏:保持动力

我们的锻炼中没有无聊。

让学习变得有趣。 为了保持动力并释放隐藏潜力,必须将练习从乏味的任务转变为有趣的、充满乐趣的体验。这可以通过以下方式实现:

  • 将学习任务游戏化
  • 设定具有挑战性但可实现的目标
  • 在练习中加入多样性和新颖性

有意的游戏。 这个概念将有意练习的结构与自由游戏的乐趣结合起来。它包括:

  • 设计本质上有趣的技能培养活动
  • 在练习中创造一种流动和参与感
  • 在定义的参数内允许创造力和实验

和谐的激情。 培养对学习过程本身的深厚内在热爱,而不仅仅关注结果。这种方法导致:

  • 在面对挑战时更大的韧性
  • 长期保持动力
  • 更愉快和充实的成长之旅

6. 应对挫折:非线性进步之旅

进步很少是直线的;它通常以循环的方式展开。

接受非线性进步。 释放隐藏潜力通常涉及导航充满挫折和意外转折的曲折道路。理解这种非线性的增长本质有助于个人:

  • 在停滞或暂时下降期间保持韧性
  • 认识到挫折可以导致突破
  • 在面对障碍时调整策略

后退的力量。 有时,前进需要后退一步。这可能包括:

  • 重新审视基础技能或知识
  • 探索替代方法或观点
  • 暂时减少复杂性以建立更坚实的基础

克服停滞。 当进展似乎停滞时,重要的是:

  • 寻找新的挑战或学习机会
  • 试验不同的方法或技术
  • 找到重新点燃对目标的热情和动力的方法

7. 自力更生:利用集体力量

一人为大家,大家为一人。

利用集体智慧。 释放隐藏潜力通常需要利用他人的知识和支持。自力更生包括:

  • 形成协作学习小组
  • 分享知识并教导他人
  • 创建支持性网络以实现共同成长

教学的力量。 教导他人是巩固和加深自己理解的强大方式。这种“导师效应”可以:

  • 通过解释和演示巩固知识
  • 发现理解中的差距
  • 提升信心和动力

共同克服限制。 通过汇集资源和相互支持,个人可以克服单独可能无法克服的障碍。这种集体方法允许:

  • 分享多样化的观点和技能
  • 相互鼓励和问责
  • 创建积极的、以成长为导向的环境

8. 设计机会系统:在教育中培养潜力

我们不能浪费一个大脑。

创建公平的教育环境。 为了释放所有学生的隐藏潜力,教育系统必须设计为:

  • 识别和培养多样化的智力和才能
  • 提供个性化的支持和资源
  • 培养成长心态和对学习的热爱

有效教育系统的关键要素:

  • 高度培训和受尊重的教师
  • 强调早期干预和支持
  • 在学术严谨和游戏式学习之间取得平衡
  • 在发展认知能力的同时注重品格技能的培养

长期影响。 设计良好的教育系统具有深远的影响,包括:

  • 减少社会经济群体之间的成就差距
  • 增加社会流动性和经济增长
  • 培养更具创新性和适应性的劳动力

9. 释放集体智慧:团队成功的关键

最好的团队不是拥有最好的思想者的团队,而是能够挖掘和利用每个人最佳思维的团队。

利用多样化的观点。 成功的团队通过以下方式利用成员的集体智慧:

  • 鼓励所有团队成员的平衡参与
  • 创建心理安全感以分享想法和冒险
  • 重视和整合多样化的观点和专长

有效的协作技术:

  • 头脑风暴:在小组讨论前单独生成想法
  • 轮换领导角色以利用不同的优势
  • 实施促进持续改进的反馈系统

克服常见陷阱。 为了最大化集体智慧,团队必须避免:

  • 群体思维和一致性压力
  • 少数声音成员的主导
  • 否定非传统想法或少数观点

10. 识别隐藏的宝石:重新思考选择过程

你潜力的真正衡量标准不是你达到的高峰,而是你攀登的距离。

超越传统指标。 为了在招聘和录取过程中识别隐藏的潜力:

  • 考虑个人克服的背景和障碍
  • 评估成长轨迹而不仅仅是当前表现
  • 在评估技术能力的同时评估品格技能

创新的选择技术:

  • 模拟实际工作任务的工作样本测试
  • 关注过去行为和问题解决的结构化面试
  • 考虑非传统的经验和技能

克服偏见。 识别和减轻选择过程中的常见偏见至关重要:

  • 避免过分强调名校学历或过去的职位头衔
  • 在适当情况下实施盲审过程
  • 培训评估者识别和重视多样化的潜力

通过重新思考选择过程,组织可以利用更广泛的人才库,发现可能被忽视的隐藏宝石。

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FAQ

What's Hidden Potential about?

  • Exploring untapped potential: Hidden Potential by Adam M. Grant delves into how individuals can achieve greater things by unlocking their hidden potential through the right conditions and support.
  • Character skills focus: The book emphasizes the importance of character skills like proactivity, discipline, resilience, and empathy in achieving success.
  • Systems of opportunity: Grant discusses how societal structures, such as education and organizational systems, can either hinder or promote individual growth.

Why should I read Hidden Potential by Adam M. Grant?

  • Inspiring real-life stories: The book includes narratives like the Raging Rooks chess team and astronaut José Hernandez, showcasing how individuals overcame adversity.
  • Practical advice: Grant offers actionable insights on cultivating character skills and creating supportive environments for growth.
  • Challenging common beliefs: It challenges the notion that talent is solely innate, encouraging a more inclusive view of achievement.

What are the key takeaways of Hidden Potential?

  • Potential is not fixed: Grant asserts that potential is determined by how far you can travel with the right support and motivation, encouraging a growth mindset.
  • Character skills are crucial: Skills like discipline and determination are often more important than innate talent for success.
  • Supportive systems are essential: The book emphasizes the need for systems that provide opportunities for all, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

What are the best quotes from Hidden Potential and what do they mean?

  • “What any person in the world can learn, almost all persons can learn.” This challenges the myth of innate talent, emphasizing the potential for learning in everyone.
  • “The achievement is in the growing.” It highlights the importance of valuing progress and growth over perfection.
  • “Our greatest potential isn’t always hidden inside us—sometimes it sparks between us.” This underscores the power of collaboration and teamwork in achieving greater things.

How does Hidden Potential define character skills?

  • Character skills explained: These are personal attributes like resilience, empathy, and collaboration that enable individuals to navigate challenges effectively.
  • Importance of character skills: Grant argues they are often better predictors of success than cognitive abilities or past achievements.
  • Developing character skills: Strategies include seeking discomfort, embracing challenges, and actively seeking new knowledge and experiences.

How does Hidden Potential suggest we create supportive systems for growth?

  • Designing inclusive environments: Grant emphasizes creating systems that recognize and nurture potential in all individuals, especially marginalized ones.
  • Successful systems examples: The book highlights models like Finland's educational approach, which prioritizes equity and individualized support.
  • Role of mentorship: Mentorship and peer support are crucial in helping individuals navigate their paths and enhance motivation.

What is the significance of the Raging Rooks story in Hidden Potential?

  • Overcoming adversity: The Raging Rooks, a chess team from Harlem, exemplify defying expectations and achieving greatness despite challenges.
  • Role of mentorship: Their coach, Maurice Ashley, played a crucial role in nurturing their potential, highlighting mentorship's importance.
  • Collective success: Their national championship success reinforces the book's message about the importance of opportunity and motivation.

How does Hidden Potential address the concept of motivation?

  • Motivation as a key driver: Grant emphasizes that motivation is essential for achieving greater things and can be cultivated through supportive environments.
  • Scaffolding for motivation: Temporary support structures can help maintain motivation during challenging tasks, creating engaging learning experiences.
  • Examples of motivated individuals: Stories like Evelyn Glennie and R. A. Dickey illustrate how passion and motivation lead to extraordinary achievements.

What role does resilience play in Hidden Potential?

  • Definition of resilience: Resilience is the ability to bounce back from setbacks and continue pursuing goals despite challenges.
  • Importance of support systems: Resilience is often bolstered by supportive networks and systems, such as mentors and peers.
  • Examples of resilient individuals: Stories like the Golden Thirteen and R. A. Dickey illustrate how resilience can lead to success and personal growth.

How does Hidden Potential address the concept of collective intelligence?

  • Collective intelligence explained: It is the shared ability of a group to solve problems and make decisions effectively, often greater than individual contributions.
  • Factors influencing collective intelligence: Team cohesion, prosocial skills, and a supportive environment contribute to higher levels of collective intelligence.
  • Strategies for enhancing collective intelligence: Practical advice includes shifting from brainstorming to brainwriting to ensure all voices are heard.

What is the "lattice system" mentioned in Hidden Potential?

  • Lattice system defined: An organizational structure allowing multiple paths of communication and collaboration across different levels and teams.
  • Benefits of a lattice system: Encourages diverse ideas and prevents a single gatekeeper from stifling creativity.
  • Real-world application: Examples of organizations successfully implementing lattice systems to enhance collaboration and innovation.

How can I apply the concepts from Hidden Potential in my life?

  • Embrace discomfort: Seek out challenges and embrace discomfort as a pathway to growth, setting a "mistake budget" to normalize failure.
  • Cultivate character skills: Focus on developing skills like empathy, resilience, and collaboration in personal and professional life.
  • Foster collaboration: Create environments that promote teamwork and collective intelligence, ensuring all voices are heard and valued.

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4.12 满分 5
平均评分来自 36k+ 来自Goodreads和亚马逊的评分.

《潜力无限》获得了褒贬不一的评价,许多人称赞其在解锁人类潜力和性格发展方面的见解。读者们欣赏格兰特引人入胜的写作风格、真实的例子和实用的建议。一些人认为这本书内容重复或缺乏原创性,尤其是那些熟悉类似自助文学的人。有声书版本因其全体演员的制作而受到好评。批评者指出,尽管内容通俗易懂,但对于那些精通个人发展的人来说,可能并不提供突破性的资讯。总体而言,这本书被认为是激励人心且发人深省的,特别适合教育者和领导者。

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