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4.15 AVERAGE
4.15 AVERAGE
I've been struggling to get through books this year but especially the last few months. With two kids and more going on, it's been hard to make time for sitting down and reading. So I finally gave in and went to my less-preferred option - audiobooks.
And I'm glad I did. This book is particularly timely considering the current climate in the world (and I don't mean the weather version in this case). I appreciate the way the ideas put forth in this book pushed me to rethink my own opinions, ideas, and beliefs, especially ones I've held for a long time... and thus formed when I was a different person with somewhat different values. We have nothing to lose and everything to gain from being willing and able to regularly reevaluate our beliefs and opinions. Not to change them, necessarily, but to look at them with a critical eye and a fresh perspective. Either we change our opinion/stance in a way that is more in harmony with our values, or we come away with a deeper and more concrete understanding of why our opinion/stance IS in alignment with our values. Both outcomes are a positive, in my mind.
I am not one to typically reread a book and even less likely to purchase it. But in this case, I will likely be doing both.
My one dislike about the book is that the author's political bias is a little too obvious. It is likely to be off-putting enough for someone who disagrees that they can't see past it to his ideas, and it serves as an echo chamber for those who do agree, without pushing them often enough to reconsider their stance. I think he would be better served switching back and forth, such that neither side is favored and a balance is achieved that pushes people to rethink without alienating them or putting them on the defensive from the get-go. Still an excellent read despite that, however.
And I'm glad I did. This book is particularly timely considering the current climate in the world (and I don't mean the weather version in this case). I appreciate the way the ideas put forth in this book pushed me to rethink my own opinions, ideas, and beliefs, especially ones I've held for a long time... and thus formed when I was a different person with somewhat different values. We have nothing to lose and everything to gain from being willing and able to regularly reevaluate our beliefs and opinions. Not to change them, necessarily, but to look at them with a critical eye and a fresh perspective. Either we change our opinion/stance in a way that is more in harmony with our values, or we come away with a deeper and more concrete understanding of why our opinion/stance IS in alignment with our values. Both outcomes are a positive, in my mind.
I am not one to typically reread a book and even less likely to purchase it. But in this case, I will likely be doing both.
My one dislike about the book is that the author's political bias is a little too obvious. It is likely to be off-putting enough for someone who disagrees that they can't see past it to his ideas, and it serves as an echo chamber for those who do agree, without pushing them often enough to reconsider their stance. I think he would be better served switching back and forth, such that neither side is favored and a balance is achieved that pushes people to rethink without alienating them or putting them on the defensive from the get-go. Still an excellent read despite that, however.
I found this quite interesting. He is a good storyteller and is able to use these stories to explain his point. This made the book more interesting. The advice and concepts are interesting. It is nice to have it explicitly explained with scenarios. It makes it easier to take in use.
informative
medium-paced
Everyone should read this book, so relevant to people and politics these days, also good for people in leadership positions in corporate, and teachers or life coaches. If everyone read this book maybe we’d have better conversations. Too often I see others I’m working with not realize what they don’t know enough and they don’t seek out knowledge. We need more discussions that don’t lead to confirmation bias. Think again is how I like to think through life and I’m so happy it’s written down and explained so that I can share the book with others. Too many people today are stuck in the Dunning-Kruger club
Social economist Adam Grant makes you realize that if you are not rethinking what you believe, you are not learning and growing. If you have not changed you mind on anything in the past year then you have not learned anything new. From politics, to how to negotiate, he makes you reconsider how you approach what you believe. We and the world would all be better if we Thought Again about many of our beliefs
adventurous
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
A great read from an original thinker about thinking.
Enjoyable examples, interesting ways to (re)think about how we live our lives. Will be discussing this on my podcast.
The first few chapters about winning arguments/persuasion to get people to rethink were, of course, most appealing to me because I naturally enjoy being a manipulative person (IN A GOOD WAY, OK!). The last 4-5 chapters were really slow for me. Still interesting but not as many groundbreaking takeaways.
The first few chapters about winning arguments/persuasion to get people to rethink were, of course, most appealing to me because I naturally enjoy being a manipulative person (IN A GOOD WAY, OK!). The last 4-5 chapters were really slow for me. Still interesting but not as many groundbreaking takeaways.
I listened to the author read his work. It was very easy to listen to. It felt like it went by very quickly. The author has a lot of interesting advice - not that I will remember any of it. I was intrigued when Ted Kaczinski made an appearance.
Now to discuss the book in my library book club. Most of the members are retired, and I'm not expecting enthusiasm. We'll see.
Now to discuss the book in my library book club. Most of the members are retired, and I'm not expecting enthusiasm. We'll see.
Helpful! I found this inspiring on several levels when considering how we think, set our minds on something then work to rethink. I'm excited to put some of these suggestions into practice for teams and work culture. I was also inspired to think about how I'm supporting my son to be open and think critically instead. I wasn't sure I was going to like this book as much as I did from the first chapter. I will say that my only real critique of it is for the audio version. Adam Grant himself reads this book and I don't think that was a good choice. He's fine at narrating but there is a spitty quality to his S's that made me cringe through the entire book. It also felt more self-serving to hear someone dictate to you all these clever things he's learned. Could be just my preference. I was glad I decided to keep going after chapter one because I did love it. I ended up looking up work for some of the cited individuals too. Pretty great book.