Originals by Adam Grant

Favorite Quote

“Being original doesn’t require being first. It just means being different and better.” – Adam Grant

The Book in One Sentence

Originals re-defines what being creative means by using many specific examples of how persistence, procrastination, transparency, critical thinking and perspective can be brought together to change the world.

Why should you read it?

This book is just chock full of creative inspiration. The sheer number of examples is ridiculous, and you’ll find yourself feeling uplifted and positive by the time you’re done reading a few pages. If you want to do better work or succeed as a creative, give this one a chance. A good place to start is Adam’s Originals quiz, which will tell you something new about your creative capacities in just a few minutes.

Key Takeaways

1. Producing great ideas is a matter of quantity.
2. Procrastinate on purpose to trigger the Zeigarnik effect.
3. Repeat yourself and find common reference points to make your crazy ideas more familiar.