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Adam Grant Quotes

Focus attention and energy on making a difference in the lives of others, and success might follow as a by-product.

Adam Grant (2013). “Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success”, p.181, Penguin

Procrastinate strategically... Procrastination may be the enemy of productivity but it can be a valuable resource for creativity.

"Give & Take with Adam Grant, Top Contrarian Self-Help Expert". Interview with Marty Nemko, www.psychologytoday.com. December 31, 2015.

Being a giver is not good for a 100-yard dash, but it’s valuable in a marathon.

Adam Grant (2013). “Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success”, p.20, Penguin

Dissenting opinions are useful even when they're wrong. So instead of speaking to highly agreeable audiences, target suggestions to people with a history of originality.

"Give & Take with Adam Grant, Top Contrarian Self-Help Expert". Interview with Marty Nemko, www.psychologytoday.com. December 31, 2015.

If we want a better original idea, we must generate our own before we screen others' suggestions.

"Give & Take with Adam Grant, Top Contrarian Self-Help Expert". Interview with Marty Nemko, www.psychologytoday.com. December 31, 2015.

Enemies make better allies than frenemies.

Adam Grant (2016). “Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World”, p.89, Penguin

When you're dealing with an ambivalent relationship, you're constantly on guard, grappling with questions of trust.

"Give & Take with Adam Grant, Top Contrarian Self-Help Expert". Interview with Marty Nemko, www.psychologytoday.com. December 31, 2015.

Negative relationships are unpleasant but predictable.

"Give & Take with Adam Grant, Top Contrarian Self-Help Expert". Interview with Marty Nemko, www.psychologytoday.com. December 31, 2015.