#22 Adam Grant: Givers, Takers, and the Resilient Mind

Are you a giver or a taker? Have you ever struggled to find work/life balance? How do you build resilience in yourself, your team, or your children? I tackle these topics and many more in this interview with my special guest, Adam Grant. In this interview, we cover a lot, including: • How to tell if you are a giver or a taker (Spoiler: if you just told yourself you're a giver, you might be in for a rude awakening) • How Adam filters down hundreds of ideas and opportunities to the select few he focuses on • How to tell if your business idea is a winner or a huge waste of time • Why "quick to start and slow to finish" is great advice for budding entrepreneurs • How to nurture creativity and resilience in your children (or team culture) • How to create positive competitive environments that bring out the best in people • Adam's two core family values and how he instills them in his children • "Mental time travel" and how it can make you resilient to any challenge or obstacle • Why "how can I be more productive" is the wrong question to ask (and what to ask instead) • How Adam and I each address the topic of work/life balance And so much more. Go Premium: Members get early access, ad-free episodes, hand-edited transcripts, searchable transcripts, member-only episodes, and more. Sign up at: https://fs.blog/membership/ Every Sunday our newsletter shares timeless insights and ideas that you can use at work and home. Add it to your inbox: https://fs.blog/newsletter/ Follow Shane on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/ShaneAParrish