Originals

"Originals" by Adam Grant is a motivational and psychological book about how new ideas are born and why some people manage to be more creative, more innovative and bolder in changing reality.

In this book, Adam Grant – a professor of organisational psychology – explains that originals are not necessarily geniuses, but people who know how to think differently, challenge norms and take smart risks without being paralysed by the fear of failure.

The book covers topics such as:

• how to tell a good idea from a weak one
• why some people hesitate to speak up and take the initiative
• how to manage fear and uncertainty
• how to create an environment that fosters creativity
• how to raise children to think freely and be independent
• why some people succeed without being "perfectionists"

"Originals" is rich in psychological studies, real experiments and stories from business, politics and art. The book's main message is that creativity and innovation are not rare gifts, but skills that can be developed with an open mind, courage and action.

This book is very well suited to entrepreneurs, professionals, students and anyone who wants to create new ideas and make an impact in their personal or professional life.