World Leading Psychologist ON Why You’re FAILING and Why Discomfort Will UNLOCK Success | Adam Grant

Today, I welcome world-leading psychologist, Adam Grant. Adam is known for his best-selling books, TED Talks, and as an expert advisor on finding meaning & motivation in life. His latest book, Hidden Potential, offers a new framework for unlocking your best self and finding success.
In this interview, Adam and I explore why growth is so important in our lives, and how we can continue to learn and achieve throughout our lives. He teaches us how to make learning genuinely enjoyable, and to find joy in being uncomfortable. He discusses letting go of perfectionism, and shows us how to discover our full potential. Remember, it's okay not to have all the answers, and Jay and Adam will help us navigate that.
In this interview we’ll discuss:
00:00 Intro
01:00 Why Growth Is So Important
03:26 Should You Compare Yourself To Others?
06:01 “I thought I should quit”
7:50 You Need To Study Your Role Models
9:00 How To Face Discomfort
13:07 Are You Being Too Cautious?
14:56 Why You Need to Stick With Things
17:10 What Do You Need To Be Better At?
20:35 How To Know If You’re Doing Well
24:29 The Trick To Gaining Self-Confidence
37:32 How To Deal With Never-Ending Criticism
29:27 Should You Care What Other People Think?
32:40 Myths About How We Learn
36:37 The Truth About How We Learn
40:50 Doubt Can Be Helpful
42:40 Why You Should Get A Coach
49:25 How To Succeed Without Perfection
53:17 Is Self Promotion Bad?
57:10 How To Promote Your Work
1:01:45 Adding Value To Others’ Lives
1:05:55 The Secret To Success
1:09:42 How To Enjoy The Struggle
1:13:50 “What one piece of advice has stuck with you?”
1:16:11 Why Choices Are Important
1:20:15 Finding Hidden Potential
1:23:54 How To Optimize Education
1:25:00 Conclusion
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"I want to care about other people's reactions to learn from them, but not so much that I feel pressured to conform to them." Such a powerful insight that can positively impact how we view and compare ourselves to others. Thank you for sharing as always!!

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Remember caring about other people's reaction is okay, but it's also important to stay true to yourself.

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Writing what one thing could I do better and making it visible in my day. Love it.

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Thank you for this podcast it help me a lot during this time I am in. I realized it’s okay to fail even though I have tried hard to not fail everyone fails and it’s okay but it is a learning process that will lead us to success. Never ever give up on your dreams …

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I had the privilege of seeing Adam Grant speak at a conference last year and I find myself still referencing the notes I took when approaching decisions at work and at home. Excited for this ep!!

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Thank you for having Adam on this show. He is brilliant!!

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This is exactly the podcast I needed! As always Jay you delivered an incredible and insightful interview. Took notes to look back on to help on my person growth journey! Thank you Jay and keep up the amazing work!

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The fact that our skills and mindset are not static and don't have to stay stuck at the point we stopped developing them is super empowering. We can pick up and continue our growth throughout our life. 🤯

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This interview is GOLD!!!! Wow, the energy is so authentic, positive, such a great vibe! So much insight, so many laughs, I will definitely be watching this a second time. Thanks to you both, insightful and attractive men, wow, my eyes enjoyed the interview as well, to be honest, haha! Cheers from Newfoundland, Canada!

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this was a great conversation! I can't wait to read the book. I love the examples that both of you shared about being uncomfortable and how that helps us grow!

[@FVyne]

So I'm a photographer & I tend to listen to this Podcast while editing longer projects. But this particular conversation with Adam Grant & yourself really made me feel like I should've been taking notes down in a pad. I appreciate the authentic jewels that were shared by you both combined. Thank you for this piece of motivation, inspiration and a real smack of reality. Peace! - Vyne

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Your podcast really gives me the energy to achieve my tasks. I love listening to them while I work. Thank you for all the valuable content you create!

[@yourlifesherpa]

One of the most insightful & relevant talks I've heard in a while. LOVED the bit about *self promotion vs. promoting the IDEA*. Makes it not personal, but rather something I actually want to defend. You guys are dynamite together - thank you both!

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We need daily & weekly doses of your podcast! Your consistency is what we enjoy. Keep up the great work Jay 😊

[@JayShettyPodcast.]

Thank you!

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I love this conversation between you two! I love the honesty and openness! It is refreshing to hear that both of you truly want to make the world a better place and make a difference! I feel so fortunate to have access to your ideas and thoughts to help me be a better person! Thank you!

[@JayShettyPodcast.]

Thank you so much!

[@nitapariss604]

from the start , this episode is GOLD . Envy VS comparison is something we do not look at enough. Thank you both !!

[@teresia8684]

An incredibly insightful episode as always! This has among many things, encouraged me to pursue despite discomfort and provoked me to reconsider my motives in what I am already pursuing in my life. Thank you!

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From i start to watch this conversation, it’s GOLD moment. Many insight i got. Thats amazing

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I've been contemplating starting a talk show for the past few months, but had a lot of apprehensions. This podcast helped clear a few doubts. Thanks Jay and Adam! ❤

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I love this!! It spoke to my spirit!! Let's get it done!!!

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Great talk. We really need to figure out what holds us back achieving our full potentials.

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Thank you for this! One of the best so far! Got your book, Adam!

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This conversation was so valuable that i kept rewinding ⏪. Thank you for yet another amazing insightful growth talk

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My favourite speaker Jay genius l love his speech very much.

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This was a great pleasure to listen. So many insights, I loved the idea of promoting the idea instead of promoting self. This is such a good approach and really helpfull for me. Such a bright,flowing and intelligent conversation , thank you ❤

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Learning is using knowledge as you acquire it. Powerful

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Love this interview I need to watch it 5 more times

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Jay i really appreciate all your videos, your a very inspiring , and your videos always are always inspiring and i really appreciate it with everything you do.

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I loved this episode! It was so nice to see you two bounce ideas off one another.

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❤ thank you for your help 🙏

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Continuing to gain knowledge throughout our journey in life ❤

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thank you Jay and Adam - I really needed to watch this today.

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Great content.. Thank you Jay!

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learn to appreciate and make them feel included.. ❤

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This is not only me who didn't get amazed and motivated after getting growth. In actual progress is something which adds excitement and inspiration for the future 🎉

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Absolutely ❤ this conversation. It is helping me as I walk this professional pivot path towards clinical mental health clinician. Learning through teaching really resonated because I have struggled with retaining information in prep for licensure exam. Thank you.

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Congrats Jay on 2M subscribers ❤ well deserve

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I love his quotes and his books. Great motivational teacher.

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Agreed!

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I have to take the time to rewatch this podcast and write down all of the beautiful nuggets and quotes in this podcast.

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Is good ❤!!!! Thank you Jay and guest. Namaste.

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Can’t stop watching this one

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Excited for his new book! Think again was one of my favorite books I have recently read from Adam!

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Exquisite and enriching words, thank you 💗

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Outstanding!! ❤

[@prash24raj]

Hey Jay. The point about having the same teacher for multiple years reminded me of my martial arts training. I had the same teacher from my white belt till my black belt and that definitely played a vital role in mine and my master's development and our journeys as student and master. The same concept in a school would be revolutionary indeed! Thanks for the amazing podcast Jay! #growth

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Looking forward to checking out Adam’s new book. His work output is exceptional.

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Agreed!

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One among the best of Shetty,s podcasts

[@fahrenlancova]

envy is peoples biggest mistake out from how we are told. not all people can make u feel complete only a few.. so learn to go away if u dont understand and return if you do.. and be grateful.. after all its a good collectable good memories and energy..

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I needed this ❤

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I choose regrets. Feel sooooo good!

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amazing podcast 🔥🔥🔥

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Jay you are the best of the best

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I am continuously reading your book "Think like a monk".

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I had a same problem with languages before I started progressing when choose the culture I like the most

[@ParmyBaddhan]

Excellent podcast. Lots of valuable insights on how to achieve your goals. The part about self promotion and how to promote your work hit me the most because I created my first Superhero Graphic Novel and I didn't know how to promote it. It's the idea of Superheroes. How Superheroes inspire you, to making progress and becoming better everyday which will help you to achieve your goals.

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Success! Don’t stay comfortable! Have a vision and go for it! LETS GO ENTREPRENEURS!!!

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Thanks jay am a great fun of you…..your book is such an inspirational to me THINK LIKE A MONK.about to finish it❤ from Kenya

[@shraddhabhange3373]

I love adam grant so much and follow him, and i love Jay shetty. I was just waiting for this to happen. Thank you for this. I love everything about this podcast. I liked the concept of how we wait for becoming masters instead of seeing growth as dynamic and not a static dimension. Also the way you said i am open to feedback but i don't define my worth by that feedback.

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THE SWEATER JAY!!! Been wanting to watch this one for a minute, needless to say it was meant to be.

[@7Questions]

So many take aways and all relating to me😂and where I am in my journey. The one that really hit is the difference between Self Promotion vs Idea Promotion. Definitely need to listen to this a second time to capture all the gems.

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Great episode 👏Best wishes from Poland 🌸

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Excellent overall ☀️

[@user-im3be4ds6h]

In this interview we’ll 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

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Who was that speaker ?

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​​@@lidiagaytan6514Adam Grant, an American psychologist. You can check out our channel on recent videos for a snippet of the interview but would also recommend watching the interview as it's a great watch.

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@@lidiagaytan6514 Adam Grant

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Thanks a lot 🙏 😊

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You're amazing! TY

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Thank youu🎉

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Jay is a win himself.

[@Boneyardbell]

I’m so glad you have a Psychologist on. I was really losing interest with all the celebrities you were having on. We get enough of them already shoved down our throats, and often it’s just so hard to relate to them. Love seeing business people and academics on. Just a selection would be great.

[@frutamylovew]

Great Interview loved it! I remember also Adam mentioning in the interview that he would provide some coach names Jay. Has that happened yet, and if so, could you please share the names with us too? Thanks

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Good episode ❤

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Thanks 🎉😊

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Bingo spiritual education is fundamental! Also as a kid in CR we have a system to have the same School teachers for 6 years,for the basic classes! Art,music,religious,sports are other teachers but they also stay with the kids since 1 grade until 6 grade! 😊😉💚😘💠🌺

[@PascalBachmann]

I'm particularly interested in his thoughts on how to make learning enjoyable and how to embrace discomfort as a catalyst for growth.

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Its like Jay Shetty is listening your daily thoughts! 😮 really nice bro

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32:38 Jay’s little laugh after Adam said “…and I don’t think you need to thank me for wanting to learn”😂

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I love malakais noooooo. So Aussie! The best of luck to both you and Kurt with bubs #3

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I like your content, your message too

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Wowwwww this episode was 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟

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1:09:42 thanks Jay

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Hello 👋🏻😊 thank you

[@AnnM468]

This spoke to me so much, I lost my first business a few months ago and it’s been so difficult for me to move forward. Knowing that I know I can make it to the finish line and not knowing how I will get there has been my biggest challenge! 1:14:51

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Thanks

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Learning by teaching is the basis of the Montessori method of learning. I’ve seen it work wonders in children.

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"Good enough" is not good enough for me. I want to be Adam lol what a genius.

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