Adam Grant

Can we all agree that presidents shouldn’t have the power to pardon people convicted of crimes that involve… 1) Violence 2) Harm to children 3) Large sums of money Asking for both parties

An apology is not an admission that you're a bad person. It's a step toward becoming a better person—and an expression of care for the other person. The most important part is not saying sorry. It's taking responsibility for what you did wrong and taking action to make it right. https://t.co/dM3VYJg56G

We pay too much attention to strong opinions—and too little to deep insight and broad perspectives. Pontificating is not a sign of credibility. Hot takes are not a substitute for being well-informed. Expertise is how much you know. Wisdom is knowing how much you have to learn.

The most underrated career skill is the ability to receive tough love. Acquiring knowledge is easy. Obtaining constructive criticism is hard. If you can't handle the truth, people stop telling you the truth. The people who grow the most are the ones who take feedback the best.

Most people save hard tasks for later, but it's better to tackle them first. Evidence: Doing difficult tasks early boosts productivity, creativity, helpfulness, and relaxation—especially for early birds. Starting the day by conquering a challenge elevates energy and efficacy. https://t.co/kMclDPApIZ

Dear leaders: It’s time to stop penalizing people for unplugging on nights & weekends. 16 studies: Managers know detaching boosts performance & well-being, but still judge it as a lack of dedication in hiring & promotions. Healthy boundaries should be rewarded, not punished. https://t.co/p39hysK6RF

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Resumes shouldn't just showcase our success. They should feature our struggles too. No one's life is a highlight reel. Character isn't visible in our triumphs alone—it's revealed by the hardships we endure and the challenges we conquer. Here’s my lowlight reel. What's on yours? https://t.co/QBVMh4k0o3

Burnout is rarely a personal problem to manage. It's usually an organizational problem to solve. If multiple people are drained, it’s not in their heads—it’s in your culture and structure. Widespread exhaustion is a sign that people are being overworked and undersupported. https://t.co/cv8WmfPF3u

The best way to gain recognition is not to build a personal brand. It’s to create a portfolio of work. Branding emphasizes how you want to be seen. Creating highlights what you can contribute. Image shouldn't be the goal. It should be a byproduct of pursuing worthwhile goals. https://t.co/4n6ktnuhv5

A supportive call with your mom is better for you than texting. When daughters faced anxiety, if they heard their mother's voice rather texting, their bodies expressed fewer stress hormones and more love hormones. A mother's love is felt through her tone as well as her words. https://t.co/cML2aBrxlU

Too many men feel threatened by the success of women they love. Evidence: If their wives earn more money than them, men are less satisfied with their marriages. They feel less masculine and more inadequate. Women's success should be a source of pride, not a cause of insecurity. https://t.co/6RtKFousA9

Pleasing people is not the same as helping them. Aiming to please is relying on others for self-esteem. You care about their opinions of you and seek their validation. Aiming to help is being someone others can rely on. You care about their well-being and seek to add value. https://t.co/9F8woaA5sg

It’s a mistake to outsource most writing to AI. Even if the output is accurate and engaging, something valuable is lost in the process. Jotting down intuitions and spelling out hunches is how we develop and refine our ideas. Writing is where we do our best thinking.

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.