Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know by Adam Grant

Think Again by Adam Grant is a guide to cultivating the power of rethinking—embracing doubt, questioning assumptions, and finding growth in being wrong.

Grant argues that success and innovation don’t come from clinging to fixed identities or beliefs but from staying flexible, curious, and open to change. Creative thinkers and effective leaders share this trait: they are willing to admit uncertainty, seek feedback, and revise their views.

The book is divided into three parts:

• Part 1 explores why individuals resist rethinking and shows how letting go of stubborn “grit” can lead to better decisions and creativity.

• Part 2 focuses on helping others rethink through “argument literacy”—approaching disagreements not as battles to win but as opportunities for learning.

• Part 3 examines how institutions like schools, companies, and governments often fail to encourage rethinking, and what can be done to build cultures of curiosity and flexibility.

Ultimately, Grant makes the case that rethinking is not just a skill but a mindset—one that may be essential to thriving in a world of constant change.