Ten Percent Happier with Dan Harris

Adam Grant on the Science of Potential and Achievement

One of our most frequent and popular guests talks about how to develop the character skills to discover your hidden potential. <a href="https://adamgrant.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Adam Grant</a> is an organizational psychologist at Wharton, where he has been the top-rated professor for seven straight years. His books have sold millions of copies, hisTED talks have been viewed more than 30 million times, and he hosts the hit podcastRe:Thinking. His viral piece on languishing was the most-read New York Times article of 2021. He has been recognized as one of the world's ten most influential management thinkers. In this episode we talk about: Why character skills are so important and how to develop themWhat we learn from seeking discomfortThe concept of scaffolding as a way to overcome obstaclesThe value of acceptable mistakesAnd How to see the hidden potential in others and champion them<a href="https://adamgrant.net/quizzes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Take Adam’s Quiz: Which skill could unlock your potential?</a> Full Shownotes: <a href="https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.</a><a href="http://tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/adam-grant-hidden-potential" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/adam-grant-hidden-potential</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Dan Harris is a fidgety, skeptical journalist who had a panic attack on live national television, which led him to try something he otherwise never would have considered: meditation. He went on to write the bestselling book, 10% Happier. On this show, Dan talks with eminent meditation teachers, top scientists, and even the odd celebrity. Guests include everyone from His Holiness the Dalai Lama to Brené Brown to Karamo from Queer Eye. On some episodes, Dan ventures into the deep end of the pool, covering subjects such as enlightenment and psychedelics. On other episodes, it’s science-based techniques for issues such as anxiety, productivity, and relationships. Dan's approach is seemingly modest, but secretly radical: happiness is a skill you can train, just like working your bicep in the gym. Your progress may be incremental at first, but like any good investment, it compounds over time.New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free. Listen 1-week early and to all episodes ad-free with Wondery+ or Amazon Music with a Prime membership or Amazon Music Unlimited subscription.