Hidden potential offers a new framework for raising aspirations and exceeding expectations. Adam Grant weaves together groundbreaking evidence, surprising insights, and vivid story­telling that takes us from the classroom to the boardroom, the playground to the olympics, and underground to outer space. He shows that progress depends less on how hard you work than how well you learn. Growth is not about the genius you possess – it’s about the character you develop. Grant explores how to build the charac­ter skills and motivational structures to realize our own potential, and how to design systems that create opportunities for those who have been underrated and overlooked. This book reveals how anyone can rise to achieve greater things. the true measure of your potential is not the height of the peak you’ve reached, but how far you’ve climbed to get there. ***** The book presents a treasure trove of knowledge, revealing its riches through simple, captivating writing. Although it’s categorized as a self-help book, it transcends the usual preachiness. Grant’s expertise in psychology and his status as a social scientist shine through his narrative. He weaves concepts with real-world stories, making the ideas feel genuine and attainable. The tales of ordinary individuals achieving greatness through honesty and perseverance are particularly uplifting. “Personality is how you respond on a typical day, character is how you show up on a hard day.” ― Adam M. Grant, Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things