Why people recommend it
Hidden Potential by Adam Grant is a bestselling psychology book that explores the science of achieving greater things by focusing on character development, skill acquisition, and overcoming systemic barriers rather than relying solely on innate talent. On The Diary Of A CEO, Steven Bartlett strongly recommended that his audience purchase Grant's books, including Originals, Think Again, and Hidden Potential as a package deal on Amazon to advance their thinking. On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, guest Adam Grant discussed the book at length with the host. Jay Shetty enthusiastically promoted the work throughout the episode, repeatedly urging listeners to go out and grab a copy of Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things rather than just relying on podcast summaries. Shetty highlighted the vast array of valuable topics covered within the chapters and even directed the audience to specific page numbers, such as page 26, to engage directly with the material. Through these prominent podcast endorsements, the book is positioned as an essential, practical guide for unlocking human capability and fostering personal growth through deliberate effort and continuous learning.
Who recommended it
- Jay Shetty Recommended
- Steven Bartlett Recommended
Jay Shetty — 4 mentions
“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 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 — 1 mention
“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”
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Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“This should have been a chapter in Hidden Potential; where were you, Jay Shetty, while I was writing this book?”