The Genius Trap: Why Worshipping Talent Destroys Companies (And What to Do Instead) – Lesson 5
In 2001, the business world watched in fear as Enron—the “company of the future”—fell into a pile of dust. For years, experts tried to find out what went wrong. Was it just bad morals? Was it bad skill? Was it a lack of rules? According to psychological research, the main cause was something far more…
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The Curse of the Natural: Why Mindset Beats Talent Every Single Time – Lesson 4
In the world of sports, we are obsessed with the idea of the “Natural.” You know the type. The athlete who walks onto the field and wins without breaking a sweat. The player who has the perfect body, the perfect swing, or the perfect run. We look at them and think, “They were born for…
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The Smart Trap: Why Talent is Overrated and Praise Can Be Dangerous – Lesson 3
We all have a specific image in our heads when we think of a “Genius.” Picture Thomas Edison inventing the lightbulb. You probably imagine a lonely person, late at night in a dirty room, working alone until—flash!—a sudden moment of smarts changes the world. It is a nice image. It is also completely false. The…
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Why Talent is Overrated: The Two Mindsets That Dictate Your Success (And Happiness) – Lesson 2
Have you ever wondered why some people seem to move easily through life’s problems while others fall apart at the first sign of a struggle? We often think that successful people are just “born with it.” We look at a smart CEO, a star athlete, or a great musician and think they have a magic…
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The Invisible Wall: The Amazing Secret to Unlocking Your True Talent (Lesson 1)
Have you ever wondered why some people seem to give up when they fail, while others treat a big problem like a fun puzzle waiting to be solved? It is easy to think that successful people are just born smarter, stronger, or more talented. We often look at an athlete, a CEO, or a great…
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