Book · 2023 · Business & Economics
Hidden Potential
The Science of Achieving Greater Things
Hidden Potential by Adam Grant has been mentioned in 5 episodes across 5 podcasts (2 episodes recommend it and 3 episodes discuss it), through . Most frequently brought up by Jay Shetty (1 episode), Steven Bartlett (1 episode) and Adam Grant (1 episode) on Huberman Lab (1 episode), On Purpose with Jay Shetty (1 episode) and The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett (1 episode).
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They are really important books to push your thinking forward.
Questions about Hidden Potential by Adam Grant
Who recommends Hidden Potential by Adam Grant on podcasts?
Jay Shetty (1 episode) and Steven Bartlett (1 episode) have recommended Hidden Potential by Adam Grant on podcasts. In all, 5 people brought it up across 5 podcasts (2 people recommended it).
Which podcasts mention Hidden Potential the most?
Huberman Lab (1 episode), On Purpose with Jay Shetty (1 episode), The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett (1 episode), The Jordan Harbinger Show (1 episode) and The Mel Robbins Podcast (1 episode).
Is Hidden Potential recommended, or only discussed?
Hidden Potential by Adam Grant was recommended in 2 episodes and discussed without a recommendation in 3 episodes, as of 2026-10-22.
What do people say about Hidden Potential?
Steven Bartlett on The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett (2024-02-12): "They are really important books to push your thinking forward."
When was Hidden Potential last mentioned on a podcast?
Hidden Potential by Adam Grant was last discussed on The Mel Robbins Podcast by Mel Robbins on 2026-10-22.
What they say about it
- Reads passages from the book“read to you from page”4
- Urges listeners to read“pick it up”3
The best things said about it
But your your latest book hidden potential it makes a really interesting argument that I hadn't really heard before which is in part that we shouldn't judge people's potential by how someone begins in a specific field.
I want you to go grab a copy of Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things.
Jay Shetty On Purpose with Jay Shetty · Nov 2023 In your blockbuster number one New York Times bestseller, Hidden Potential, I'm going to read to you from page 14.
Oh, you write about this, actually, in Hidden Potential. I'm reading on page 88, and it's the chapter Transforming the Daily Grind.
So this is page 26 for anyone who's listening or watching right now, page 26 of Hidden Potential.
Jay Shetty On Purpose with Jay Shetty · Nov 2023 Where and when it comes up
5 people who brought it up
Why people recommend it
Hidden Potential by Adam Grant explores the science of achieving greater things by focusing on personal growth, character skills, and overcoming obstacles rather than relying solely on innate talent. Steven Bartlett recommended the book on The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett, encouraging listeners to purchase it alongside the author's previous works as a package deal to advance their thinking. Jay Shetty similarly praised the work on On Purpose with Jay Shetty, emphasizing the extensive range of valuable topics covered and urging his audience to read it directly rather than just discussing it. On The Mel Robbins Podcast, host Mel Robbins brought up specific passages from the book to discuss how individuals find their paths and how transforming the daily grind can make demanding practice joyful. Jordan Harbinger also referenced the book on The Jordan Harbinger Show, highlighting its central thesis that people's potential should not be judged merely by their starting points in a specific field, but rather by the distance they travel.
Every mention
Jay Shetty Adam there are so many things in Hidden potential we could talk for hours and hours and I don't I want peop… 1
“so this is page 26 for anyone who's uh listening or watching right now page 26 of hidden potential so character cannot be developed in ease and quiet only through experiences of trial and suffering”
“So this is page 26 for anyone who's listening or watching right now, page 26 of Hidden Potential.”
“Adam there are so many things in Hidden potential we could talk for hours and hours and I don't I want people to actually read the book I want people to pick it up I want you to go and grab a copy of hidden potential the science of achieving greater things”
“Adam, there are so many things in Hidden Potential we could talk about for hours and hours. But I want people to actually read the book, so I want people to pick it up.”
“I want you to go grab a copy of Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things.”
“Again, it's all inside this book called Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things.”
Steven Bartlett so I'd recommend everybody go by all three of the books that I have in front of me here which is the origin… 1
“so I'd recommend everybody go by all three of the books that I have in front of me here which is the originals think again and hidden potential get them as a nice little package deal on Amazon because they are really important books to push your thinking forward”
Adam Grant I'm aiming for a nine and the reason for that is I'm going to pour a couple years of you know my work life… 1
“I'm aiming for a nine and the reason for that is I'm going to pour a couple years of you know my work life into this topic um you know hopefully a lot of people are going to read it and I want to make sure it's truly the best work I can produce”
Jordan Harbinger but your your latest book hidden potential it makes a really interesting argument that I hadn't really hear… 1
“but your your latest book hidden potential it makes a really interesting argument that I hadn't really heard before which is in part that we shouldn't judge people's potential by how someone begins in a specific field”
Mel Robbins Interesting that you said the word path because in your blockbuster number one New York Times bestseller, H… 1
“Interesting that you said the word path because in your blockbuster number one New York Times bestseller, Hidden Potential, I'm going to read to you from page 14. It's often said that where there's a will, there's a way.”
“Oh, you write about this, actually, in Hidden Potential. I'm reading on page 88, and it's the chapter Transforming the Daily Grind. We're often told that if we want to develop our skills, we need to push ourselves through long hours of monotonous practice.”
Other mentions (5: passing, ad reads, own books)
“Think again, Hidden Potential, Give and Take, Originals, all of which are his.”
“he has authored five bestselling books and most recently has authored a new book entitled hidden potential”
“it comes from um kurer I think and um the cursor”
“that is my favorite parenting lesson from hidden potential”
“This should have been a chapter in Hidden Potential; where were you, Jay Shetty, while I was writing this book?”