Plot:
How do we come to believe the things we consider to be true? And after we’ve formed an opinion, does that opinion remain true for the rest of our lives? In Think Again, Adam Grant explores the process of rethinking, or evaluating one’s beliefs. The subtitle of this book is “the power of knowing what you don’t know”. It’s about really considering the opinions you hold, and why you hold those opinions… and it’s also about finding joy in being wrong and changing your opinion. If you’re someone who enjoys examining cognitive processes, or someone who likes debating and actually listening to what the other person is saying, or someone who wants to actively evaluate what people tell you instead of indiscriminately accepting it, this is the book for you.
What I loved most:
I’m in my late twenties. One of my favorite parts of this decade of life has been the process of coming to my own beliefs and opinions. Throughout our lives, we’re constantly inundated with people trying to convince us that their opinions are right – effectively, trying to get us to rethink what we believe. I love that as human beings, we all have our own unique thoughts. We can either believe what other people tell us truth is, or we can intentionally choose to evaluate our beliefs and make our own decisions. How wonderful it is to examine one’s thoughts, and choose to be in control of them.
Read this book if you like:
Humility, psychology, being a lifelong learner
Book details:
- Author: Adam Grant
- Publisher: Viking Books
- Date of Publication: February 2, 2021
- Interest Level: Adult
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