We can help you find original stories of inspiration. Energy flows where attention is paid. The original is the book by Organizational psychologist and TED speaker Adam Grant, published by Modus with the translation of Barış Emre Alkın. Originals is fun and productive, far beyond the traditional self-help book. It motivates young entrepreneurs in many different ways and gives them the confidence to share their ideas.
What does it take to make the world more innovative?
This is the exact reason why Originals was created. Today, many Successful people Although they may be experts in their field, success does not necessarily mean being unique or creative.
Adam Grant refutes this thesis. Even though we think the originals are smarter, more informed, and better than us, we still overthink them. Like us, we They will be able to see they are scared to take risks, they ponder before they act and approach with suspicion and procrastination. We can however say with absolute certainty that The first step to being original is curiosity
Adam Grant is the author of four New York Times bestsellers. This book explains how you can see the potential for change.Recognize and express good ideas, overcome anxiety or indecision, and communicate your thoughts without being silenced.
For example, “Many brilliant ideas in groups are suppressed by production inhibition (because not everyone can speak at once), evaluation anxiety (because people are afraid to look like idiots), and conformism (because people follow majority decision rather than share minority opinions).
These are the most common problems. For answers, we have listed ten items that we carefully selected from this book!
Ten items that make an original work of art
1. To act as a guarantee is to spread the risk equally.
John Legend won a Grammy for his debut album. However, John Legend continued to work in executive consulting until 2002. He continued to work as an executive consultant until 2002, seven years after Stephen King’s first story was published. He was a PowerPoint presenter during the day and a song writer in the evenings. Sometimes he even performed on weekends.
2. Avoiding taking large risks, but minimising them
The Waste Land, TS Eliot’s most famous work, is one of the greatest poems of the 20th century. Eliot continued to work at a London bank, even though the poem had been published in 1922.
3. Change our worldview
They found that people from disadvantaged backgrounds were more willing to accept the status quo than those from advantaged backgrounds. The most affected by this situation are those least likely to question or oppose, reject, or change it. Originals is known for refusing to accept default and seeking out better options.
4. The originals’ starting point is curiosity
The rules and systems that humans created are human-made. We are a part of the rules and systems that created them. Know that there are so many rulesLaws, origins and other matters are social. Practice awareness It also gives us the strength to challenge them. Historian Jean Baker said that before suffrage was granted, most women in America perceived inferior status as usual, but after women’s suffrage gained momentum, “More and more women came to realize that customs, religious teachings, and laws were man-made and therefore could be obsolete. had begun.” says.
5. The least likely teachers to love the most creative children are those who are least likely.
Many children learn quickly to adjust to their schedules and to keep their original ideas for themselves. In the words of writer Bill Deresiewicz, they “become the perfect sheep in the world”. They, too, have to go through a “painful” process to become adults who “recreate a space” rather than being fast learners in an existing space”. All of us struggle, mustogress learn, and fail.
6. Encourage, appreciate, and support.
The science of astronomy lost Nikolas Copernicus’ original discovery that the earth revolves around the sun 22 years ago out of fear of ridicule. Copernicus’ findings were kept secret from the rest of his family for many years. Copernicus was eventually discovered by one cardinal and he wrote him a note encouraging his publication. We don’t know what we have been missing, but it is interesting to reflect on this. Let’s look at the positive. Holding hands is more powerful than putting down stonesFacilitating rather than complicating, encouraging instead of criticizing.
7. It is simple, originals are also the most effective.
Before he died, Mozart had written more than 600 pieces. Bach wrote more than one thousand works, while Beethoven composed 650. Picasso’s work includes more than 1800 paintings, 1200 sculptures, 2800 ceramics and 12.000 drawings. Original thinkers create large quantities.
8. Is it possible to not give up, even if you fail?
The Chronicles of Narnia (The Diary of Anne Frank), Lord of the Flies (Harry Potter) were the works that administrators rejected. Harry Potter was rejected by publishers because it was too lengthy for children’s literature. Yet, JK Rowling’s books have earned him more than $25 million since 2015. Be positive despite being criticized or rejected. As Albert Einstein said: “Great men have always faced opposition from mediocre minds.”
9. Sometimes, it’s a great way to be original.
Getting out of a lousy job, ending a bad marriage, leaving an oppressive country… But the lack of an opportunity to go makes one raise one’s voice. To raise one’s voice, you must make an active effort in improving the situation.
10. Procrastination may be an enemy of productivity or a source of creativity. How does it work?
Leonardo Da Vinci began painting the Mona Lisa around 1503, which is when he was in his 50s. He then continued to paint it for a few more years before deciding to abandon it. This famous painting was completed by Da Vinci just before his death in 1519. Da Vinci was not happy about his procrastination but he knew that originality could be achieved in a timely manner. It is never too early or too late to do anything. You don’t have to worry about it; sometimes the best time is when your heart desires.