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The Surprising Habits of Original Thinkers
Many may wonder if original thinkers are rare and if they are born with a special genius. They imagine people like Steve Jobs or Marie Curie blessed with divine inspiration, producing breakthrough ideas easily, clearly, and boldly.
But what if they’ve got it all wrong? What if original thinking isn’t about being a natural-born visionary or having a high IQ?
What if it’s more about specific habits and ways of thinking — many of which might surprise you?
In his brilliant book Originals, organisational psychologist Adam Grant dismantles the myth that originality belongs to the rebellious few.
Instead, he shows how anyone can learn to champion new ideas and challenge the status quo.
The truth is that original thinkers often behave in counterintuitive, even messy ways. But it’s those exact quirks that make their thinking so powerful.
So, let’s look at some of the surprising traits and habits of original thinkers, understand their impact on the world, and, more importantly, discover how to develop your original mind.