Originals
by Adam Grant
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A clear look at how original thinkers actually work. Its lessons: non-conformists often take measured risks, and thinking differently is fine. Suits anyone weighing a bold idea.
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on “Ask HN: Which non-programming books are a beneficial read for programmers?” ↗…multiple things and mostly mix my different passions and make something new. 6) The $100 Startup by Chris Guillebeau Startups don't need to be started with a lot of money. People are making it big. 7) Originals by Adam Grant Lessons from others that it is okay to think differently and it is okay to do things others might tell you not to. These are some lessons I owe to these books.
on “Some popular self help books” ↗…with the higher paying job, then continue with your dreams. You'll have much more energy to put into your idea if you don't need to worry about finances so much. If you are unsure, read Adam Grant's "Originals". Many of the high achievers he documents there we not in fact risk takers, but extremely careful about many things. You can take risks, but not all out risks. Have a solid basis, and then use that as…
on “The Bitter Regrets of a Useless Chinese Daughter” ↗Suggested readings: "The Culting of Brands" - https://www.amazon.com/Culting-Brands-Turn-Customers-Believe... Blueprint for Revolution (as mentioned in Adam Grant's Originals) - https://www.amazon.com/Blueprint-Revolution-Nonviolent-Techn... Tribes by Seth Godin -https://www.amazon.com/Tribes-We-Need-You-Lead/dp/1491514736 The True Believer: Thoughts on the Nature of Mass…
on “Ask HN: How do you create a successful community from zero?” ↗…have a complete answer for you. But I've developed this simple hack that worked quite well for me. That is, before working on anything, play a little game or solve a puzzle. I learned this after reading "Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World"[1] by Adam Grant. You can watch his TED talk here [2] to get some ideas. How do I know it work? This might be survivorship bias but whatever, I believe it worked…
on “Ask HN: How can I get better at original thinking and being creative?” ↗Originals - Adam Grant: Concise and clear, originals change the world but they aren’t the people we think they are. When breath becomes air - Paul Kalanithi: Haunting, beautiful, moving and perfect. Life is surprising…
on “Ask HN: Books you read in 2016?” ↗Not me - but, I think one of the prime examples is Warby Parker. At least according to 'Originals' by Adam Grant. Mr. Grant scoffed at the founders meekness at not going full ahead and passed an opportunity to invest. After WP became successful Mr. Grant realized he had no idea how to gauge peoples…
on “Ask HN: Who here has built a profitable startup while keeping their day job?” ↗…very confident on taking my career in charge as there are so many fields and each require a rigor in its own. I read Cal Newports Deep Work, So good they cant ignore you. Talent code and Adam Grant's Originals and a bunch of other titles. But after that, I would know or workon my work ethic for that achievement, but deciding a path in a field in such haziness is what I am not able to decide upon( on what variables…
on “Career Advice” ↗One thing that Adam Grant writes about in his book, "Originals", is how it's a bit of a fallacy that founders often dive head first and risk it all when starting their companies. Could be somewhat of a confirmation bias but he gives some great examples of how risk…
on “A Former Tesla Staffer Became an Internet Millionaire in His Spare Time” ↗…troubled, most of them are socially well-adjusted, but I can't find that article now for the lie of me. I didn't see the article in question, but I'd put money on this being an excerpt from Adam Grant's "Originals" as it was released in the past couple of weeks and this is a point made in the opening chapter.
on “For gifted children, being intelligent can have dark implications (2015)” ↗…Jack Ma built by Duncan Clark https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25817524-alibaba - Shoe Dog - A memoir by the creator of NIKE by Phil Knight https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27220736-shoe-dog - Originals - How non-conformists move the world by Adam Grant https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25614523-originals
on “Ask HN: Books you read in 2016?” ↗Adam Grant whose book "Originals" is a main topic in this this article gave a great Ted Talk on "Originals" here: "The surprising habits of original thinkers" https://www.ted.com/talks/adam_grant_the_surprising_habits_o...
on “Stop trying to ‘be original’ and be prolific instead (2016)” ↗Paul Graham http://www.paulgraham.com/genius.html : "Perhaps the reason people have fewer new ideas as they get older [...]" Adam Grant, "Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World", chapter 4 : "When companies run suggestion boxes, there is evidence that older employees tend to submit more ideas and higher-quality ideas than their younger colleagues,…
on “We Hire Old People” ↗Adam Grant talks about this in "Originals".
on “Ask HN: What is the first thing you implement at a new company?” ↗