Think Again
Think Again is a book about the benefit of doubt, and about how we can get better at embracing the unknown and the joy of being wrong. Evidence has shown that creative geniuses are not attached to one identity, but constantly willing to rethink their stances and that leaders who admit they don't know something and seek critical feedback lead more productive and innovative teams. New evidence shows us that as a mindset and a skilllset, rethinking can be taught and Grant explains how to develop the necessary qualities to do it. Section 1 explores why we struggle to think again and how we can learn to do it as individuals, arguing that 'grit' alone can actually be counterproductive. Section 2 discusses how we can help others think again through learning about 'argument literacy'. And the final section 3 looks at how schools, businesses and governments fall short in building cultures that encourage rethinking. In the end, learning to rethink may be the secret skill to give you the edge in a world changing faster than ever.
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Adam Grant argues that being smart can make us worse at updating our minds, and walks through how to think more like scientists and less like preachers, prosecutors, and politicians.
Think Again (2021) is Adam Grant's fourth book, after Give and Take, Originals, and Option B (with Sheryl Sandberg). It was followed by Hidden Potential (2023).
Think Again argues for the value of rethinking your own beliefs, drawing on cognitive psychology research. Adam Grant identifies three modes of unproductive thinking (preacher, prosecutor, politician) and one productive mode (scientist).
Think Again was written by Adam Grant, published in 2021 by Ebury Publishing.
Think Again is 320 pages in standard print editions, though page counts vary slightly between hardcover, paperback, and large-print formats.
At an average reading pace of about 250 words per minute, Think Again takes most readers 5 to 7 hours to finish.
Think Again is a standalone novel by Adam Grant, not part of a series.
Think Again is available in hardcover, paperback, ebook, and audiobook formats from Amazon, Bookshop.org, ThriftBooks, and most major bookstores.
