The surprising habits of original thinkers | Adam Grant | TED
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Describes habits of original thinkers: procrastination, many failures and doubt, relevant to nurturing creative people.
Adam Grant's TED talk on the habits of original thinkers, including procrastination and embracing failure. He argues the greatest originals fail the most because they try the most.
Takeaways
- Original thinkers generate many ideas and fail often
- Strategic procrastination helps creativity
- Doubt and risk are normal on the path
Topics: Innovation & creativity, Learning & growth
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