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Nov 2023
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Conversation with Adam Grant — Honing Yo...

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Adam Grant, a professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and bestselling author, joins Scott to discuss his latest book, “Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things," and more.

Scott opens with his thoughts on going to the White House, Twitter’s valuation, and Meta launching a subscription service in the EU.

Algebra of Happiness: fatherhood.

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