The Science of Achievement, With Adam Grant
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Today, we’re taking a break from war to talk about the science of human potential and a new book on that subject from the psychologist and bestselling author Adam Grant. In 'Hidden Potential,' Grant shares stories and studies across sports, religious history, coaching, and economics to explain why we're bad at cultivating our own potential and identifying ability in others. We talk about education and affirmative action, scouting quarterbacks, coaching Steph Curry, and, for reasons that will soon become apparent, the spread of Protestantism.
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Host: Derek Thompson
Guest: Adam Grant
Producer: Devon Manze
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i.e. completely wrong re. lemieux effect
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/05/sports/hockey/columbus-blue-jackets-nhl-win-streak.html The streak began on March 9, one week after Lemieux returned from missing 24 games to receive treatment for Hodgkin’s disease. Lemieux, 27 and in his ninth N.H.L. season, had a point in 16 games during the winning streak, amassing 27 goals and 24 assists.