Adam Grant

Setting boundaries is not a display of disrespect. It’s an expression of self-respect. Declining a request is not a decision to let others down. It’s a commitment to stand up for yourself. Saying no is not an admission of selfishness. It’s an act of self-preservation. https://t.co/UbTqb0v6nq

Instead of seeking feedback on how you did, it’s more effective to seek advice on how you can do better. https://t.co/NGAZv6H5Pa

In toxic cultures, burnout is a badge of honor. Working through exhaustion is celebrated. In hustle cultures, burnout is a sign of weakness. Hiding exhaustion is rewarded. In healthy cultures, burnout is a call for help. Exhaustion highlights a workload problem to be solved.

It’s more important to be kind than polite. Politeness favors courtesy. We offer compliments and avoid critiques. The goal is to make others feel good today. Kindness prizes care. We’re not afraid to dish out tough love. The goal is to help others do better tomorrow.

When experts are wrong, it's rarely because they're uninformed. It's often because they're overconfident. Certainty is the enemy of curiosity. In a turbulent world, doubt is a catalyst for clarity. If knowledge is power, knowing what you don't know is wisdom.

Exposure to nature doesn’t only make us happier. It makes us kinder too. Data: Just recalling or seeing photos of forests, oceans, landscapes, or the stars is enough to evoke awe and motivate helping. The outdoors strengthens our connection to something larger than ourselves. https://t.co/n6120yM9gw

Small minds look down on others. They feed their egos to feel better about themselves. Broad minds look up to others. They learn from role models to make themselves better. Great minds look to lift others up. They use their knowledge and skills to make others better.

Playing Tetris can help people cope with trauma. After recalling a distressing event, just 20 minutes of Tetris reduces PTSD symptoms 6 months later. Rotating shapes blocks visual imagery, preventing unwanted memories from recurring. Some video games are good for mental health. https://t.co/bMCfioUNnD

The most direct path to a fulfilling career is not to follow your passion. It's to follow your flow. Flow is the state of full absorption. When you're in the zone, you don't even notice that you're enjoying it. Intrinsic motivation lies in the activities where time disappears.

Overconfidence isn't rampant among experts or novices. It peaks among dilettantes. Evidence: People who are somewhat informed tend to give wrong answers instead of admitting they don't know—and lack interest in learning. A little knowledge can be more dangerous than none. https://t.co/hGtXtqwZtr

A silver lining of being a highly sensitive kid is heightened social and emotional intelligence. New study of elementary schoolers: The more they feel things deeply, the better they are at recognizing emotions and handling conflicts. Sensitivity is not a flaw—it's a feature. https://t.co/WrWopErEKo

Our greatest regrets are rarely failures to reach our goals. They're usually failures to uphold our values. Few people wish they'd been more ambitious. Many wish they'd been more courageous and generous. Success lies in building a career. Fulfillment lies in building character.

Narcissistic leaders are more appealing to young people with low self-esteem. When we’re insecure, we often gravitate to big egos to fill the void. Supporting them makes us feel special—and makes them feel less threatened. It's time to stop mistaking confidence for competence. https://t.co/qBwQzJxeHs

Elon Musk has succeeded in spite of the way he treats others, not because of it. Belittling is not a leadership strategy—it reflects a lack of self-control. Demeaning doesn't get results—it thwarts productivity. Disrespect for the status quo can be a virtue. Disrespect for

Emotion regulation is not about denying your feelings. It's about choosing a constructive response. Victimhood is blaming others for what you feel. Regulation is taking responsibility for how you react. A key to resilience is expanding the space between stimulus and response. https://t.co/o41WOijXDq

We shouldn’t ask kids what they want to be when they grow up. It encourages them to define themselves in terms of work. Who we become is not a question of career—it’s a matter of character. The highest aspiration is to be a person of generosity, integrity, humility, and wisdom.

A sign of wisdom is choosing not to believe everything you think. A mark of emotional intelligence is choosing not to internalize everything you feel. Thoughts and emotions are possibilities to ponder, not facts to accept. We don’t always invite them in, but we do decide whether