{"product_id":"hidden","title":"HIDDEN","description":"\u003cp\u003eHidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things is a non-fiction book by organizational psychologist Adam Grant. It challenges the traditional obsession with \"natural talent\" and instead focuses on the framework for how anyone can improve and achieve remarkable things through character development and better systems of learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is structured around three core pillars:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e1. Character Skills (More Than Just \"Grit\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrant argues that character is often mistaken for personality. While personality is your basic instinct, character is your capacity to prioritize your values over those instincts. Key concepts include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmbracing Discomfort: Seeking out challenges that make you feel awkward or incompetent is the fastest way to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeing a \"Sponge\": Moving beyond just being a hard worker to being someone who actively absorbs and implements feedback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Imperfectionist: Shifting away from debilitating perfectionism and toward finding the \"optimal\" level of flawlessness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e2. Structures for Sustaining Motivation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book explores how to avoid burnout and stagnation by changing how we approach practice and \"the grind.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHarmonious Passion: Balancing intense focus with rest to prevent exhaustion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDeliberate Play: Transforming tedious practice into something engaging. For example, instead of repetitive drills, athletes or musicians might create games that test the same skills but keep the mind fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Power of Scaffolding: Using temporary support systems (mentors, tools, or habits) to overcome \"plateaus\" where progress usually stalls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e3. Systems of Opportunity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrant scales his findings up to look at how schools, businesses, and societies can identify potential in people who aren't \"straight-A\" students or obvious prodigies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDistance Traveled: He suggests we should judge people not just by where they are, but by how far they have come and the obstacles they overcame to get there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"Diamond in the Rough\" Effect: Creating selection processes that look for hidden gems rather than just polishing existing stars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKey Takeaway\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe central thesis is that the limit of your potential is not defined by your starting point. By focusing on the \"science of progress\" rather than the \"myth of talent,\" Grant provides a roadmap for individuals and organizations to rise above their current ceilings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aafaq Bookstore UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47778285387953,"sku":"9780753560068","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/1833\/4129\/files\/content_14bf9752-da54-4117-9ce5-e206cca11286.jpg?v=1785088351","url":"https:\/\/cd15fe-a1.myshopify.com\/ar\/products\/hidden","provider":"Aafaq Bookstore UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}