9 Lessons I Learned From Adam Grant About Psychology, Work Culture, and Rethinking Success

There's a curious paradox in the way we think about success. On one hand, we're told it's about hard work, perseverance, and the accumulation of expertise. On the other, we hear whispers about luck, timing, or being in the right place when the world tilts slightly in your favor.

For most of us, the story of achievement is a straightforward narrative: find your passion, work harder than everyone else, and eventually the doors of opportunity will swing open.

But what if that story isn't quite...