A lot of what we assume constitutes originality may be wrong or, at least, questionable. In his book Adam Grant looks at some of the traits we think of as original and questions them. In the end, the reader is given insight into what may make an effective original and what is destined to fail.

What Makes An Original, Original

<h2>Originals is about how to champion new ideas and fight groupthink.</h2>Using surprising studies and stories spanning business, politics, sports, and entertainment, Grant explores how to recognize a good idea, speak up without getting silenced, build a coalition of allies, choose the right time to act, and manage fear and doubt; how parents and teachers can nurture originality in children; and how leaders can build cultures that welcome dissent.You’ll learn from… 
An entrepreneur who pitches his start-ups by highlighting the reasons not to invest 
A woman at Apple who challenged Steve Jobs from three levels below 
An analyst who overturned the rule of secrecy at the CIA 
A billionaire financial wizard who fires employees for failing to criticize him 
A TV executive who didn’t even work in comedy but saved Seinfeld from the cutting-room floor“This extraordinary, wildly entertaining book sheds new light on the Age of Disruption. 
What does it take to make a meaningful difference? And how can you 
apply this insight to your own life? By debunking myths of success stories, challenging 
long-held beliefs of process, and finding commonality among those who 
are agents of profound change, Adam Grant gives us a powerful new perspective 
on not just our place in the world, but our potential to shake it up entirely.”<div data-swiper-slide-index="5">J.J. Abrams</div>Director of Star Wars: The Force Awakens and co-creator and executive producer of Lost“After launching hundreds of businesses—from airlines to trains, music to mobile, and now a spaceline—my biggest challenges and successes have come from convincing other people to see the world differently. Originals reveals how that can be done and will help you inspire creativity and change.”<div data-swiper-slide-index="0">Sir Richard Branson</div>Founder of The Virgin Group“Reading Originals made me feel like I was seated across  from Adam Grant at a dinner party, as one of my favorite thinkers thrilled me with his insights and his wonderfully new take on the world.”<div data-swiper-slide-index="1">Malcolm Gladwell</div>Author of Outliers and the Tipping Point“Originals is a fascinating, eye-opening read that will help you not just recognize your own unique gifts, but find the strength to challenge conventional wisdom to bring them to life. Using surprising studies and riveting stories, Adam Grant brilliantly shows us how to champion new ideas, bust persistent myths that hold us back and change not only our lives, but our world.”<div data-swiper-slide-index="2">Arianna Huffington</div>Cofounder of The Huffington Post“Originals is one of the most important and captivating books I have ever read, full of surprising and powerful ideas. It will not only change the way you see the world; it might just change the way you live your life. And it could very well inspire you to change your world.”<div data-swiper-slide-index="3">Sheryl Sandberg</div>COO of Facebook and author of Lean In“It can sometimes seem as if one must learn everything old in order to earn the privilege of doing anything new. Adam Grant does a masterful job showing that is not the case; we are lucky to have him as a guide.”<div data-swiper-slide-index="4">Peter Thiel</div>Cofounder of Paypal and Palantir and author of Zero to One“This extraordinary, wildly entertaining book sheds new light on the Age of Disruption. 
What does it take to make a meaningful difference? And how can you 
apply this insight to your own life? By debunking myths of success stories, challenging 
long-held beliefs of process, and finding commonality among those who 
are agents of profound change, Adam Grant gives us a powerful new perspective 
on not just our place in the world, but our potential to shake it up entirely.”<div data-swiper-slide-index="5">J.J. Abrams</div>Director of Star Wars: The Force Awakens and co-creator and executive producer of Lost“After launching hundreds of businesses—from airlines to trains, music to mobile, and now a spaceline—my biggest challenges and successes have come from convincing other people to see the world differently. Originals reveals how that can be done and will help you inspire creativity and change.”<div data-swiper-slide-index="0">Sir Richard Branson</div>Founder of The Virgin Group

We often admire people we think of as Originals. But there are many traits which we feel constitute originality. However, our beliefs are not always correct. 

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Originals is about how to champion new ideas and fight groupthink.

Using surprising studies and stories spanning business, politics, sports, and entertainment, Grant explores how to recognize a good idea, speak up without getting silenced, build a coalition of allies, choose the right time to act, and manage fear and doubt; how parents and teachers can nurture originality in children; and how leaders can build cultures that welcome dissent.

You’ll learn from… An entrepreneur who pitches his start-ups by highlighting the reasons not to invest A woman at Apple who challenged Steve Jobs from three levels below An analyst who overturned the rule of secrecy at the CIA A billionaire financial wizard who fires employees for failing to criticize him A TV executive who didn’t even work in comedy but saved Seinfeld from the cutting-room floor

“This extraordinary, wildly entertaining book sheds new light on the Age of Disruption. What does it take to make a meaningful difference? And how can you apply this insight to your own life? By debunking myths of success stories, challenging long-held beliefs of process, and finding commonality among those who are agents of profound change, Adam Grant gives us a powerful new perspective on not just our place in the world, but our potential to shake it up entirely.”

Director of Star Wars: The Force Awakens and co-creator and executive producer of Lost

“After launching hundreds of businesses—from airlines to trains, music to mobile, and now a spaceline—my biggest challenges and successes have come from convincing other people to see the world differently. Originals reveals how that can be done and will help you inspire creativity and change.”

“Reading Originals made me feel like I was seated across from Adam Grant at a dinner party, as one of my favorite thinkers thrilled me with his insights and his wonderfully new take on the world.”

Author of Outliers and the Tipping Point

“Originals is a fascinating, eye-opening read that will help you not just recognize your own unique gifts, but find the strength to challenge conventional wisdom to bring them to life. Using surprising studies and riveting stories, Adam Grant brilliantly shows us how to champion new ideas, bust persistent myths that hold us back and change not only our lives, but our world.”

“Originals is one of the most important and captivating books I have ever read, full of surprising and powerful ideas. It will not only change the way you see the world; it might just change the way you live your life. And it could very well inspire you to change your world.”

COO of Facebook and author of Lean In

“It can sometimes seem as if one must learn everything old in order to earn the privilege of doing anything new. Adam Grant does a masterful job showing that is not the case; we are lucky to have him as a guide.”

Cofounder of Paypal and Palantir and author of Zero to One

Originals – Adam Grant

What Makes An Original, Original

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