I have loved your constant encouragement that the work of writing brings out our ideas. I finished a doctoral degree a year ago and have picked up writing about my topic again this year. I’m finding the more I write, the more my ideas are clear in my mind and writing. Thank you.
I second the article „Your brain needs a boxcutter“ - I found the unpacking exercise explained there eminently insightful and useful. I used Gen AI to generate realistic assessments what workdays of popular jobs probably look like and it generated very interesting insights.
Adam, in my view, the person who can make their "calling" also serve as their career, is the most fortunate and rare among us. Perhaps, you, yourself, are an example of this.
Hi Adam, it’s crazy what tech is doing. Yesterday I received a comment from “you” which was a scammer. The picture was changed into someone later in my post. Anyway, I believe if a person is well adjusted and have good family support it generally ok. If a person is not, it’s just waiting for anything to happen. AI lover or not.
Thanks for this, Adam. The line that really stuck with me: “Writing is where we do our best thinking.” I couldn’t agree more.
As someone working at the intersection of collaboration, leadership, and AI, I’ve been exploring what I call Human-First Synergy—a model where AI supports reflection, but never replaces it. Tools can suggest, but the soul work of writing still belongs to us.
Your curated reads hit a powerful chord too—especially Mastroianni’s reminder that enjoying the process is key. That idea’s central to my upcoming book on collaboration and team design. If we want to build resilient, innovative teams, we can’t afford to offload the messy (and meaningful) parts of thinking.
Appreciate your continued clarity and curation—your posts are always a reminder to stay intentional.
I wanted to pre-order the 2026 calendar but the Barnes & Noble button didn't work :/ It shows as "out of stock". Might be something to pass along to S&S
i agree, for a whole host of reasons -- on why the brain should be optimized, rather than letting AI think for oneself.
Even Stephen King stated (partly paraphrased) that "writing is ultimately a channeling process" -- Do we really need to debate that you need your intuition and multiple sensitivities to do that? These days people seem to be clamoring for better instincts, intuitions and "gut feelings", which is barely even a Preface for intuiting in any capacity. But I think overall, it is unfair for "writers" to put their name on an AI produced article -- they should really put AI''s signature on it.
I have loved your constant encouragement that the work of writing brings out our ideas. I finished a doctoral degree a year ago and have picked up writing about my topic again this year. I’m finding the more I write, the more my ideas are clear in my mind and writing. Thank you.
I second the article „Your brain needs a boxcutter“ - I found the unpacking exercise explained there eminently insightful and useful. I used Gen AI to generate realistic assessments what workdays of popular jobs probably look like and it generated very interesting insights.
I agree, “ your brain needs a box cutter”, the writing process does give authenticity and a great exercise for development.
Adam, in my view, the person who can make their "calling" also serve as their career, is the most fortunate and rare among us. Perhaps, you, yourself, are an example of this.
I believe he is!
I'm [currently] reading "Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow." I [like] the prose. Thx for the article. Very pretty. Very creative.
Hi Adam, it’s crazy what tech is doing. Yesterday I received a comment from “you” which was a scammer. The picture was changed into someone later in my post. Anyway, I believe if a person is well adjusted and have good family support it generally ok. If a person is not, it’s just waiting for anything to happen. AI lover or not.
Your work is Karma back by data and case studies!
I think intention is what noone or AI can do for you.
Thanks for this, Adam. The line that really stuck with me: “Writing is where we do our best thinking.” I couldn’t agree more.
As someone working at the intersection of collaboration, leadership, and AI, I’ve been exploring what I call Human-First Synergy—a model where AI supports reflection, but never replaces it. Tools can suggest, but the soul work of writing still belongs to us.
Your curated reads hit a powerful chord too—especially Mastroianni’s reminder that enjoying the process is key. That idea’s central to my upcoming book on collaboration and team design. If we want to build resilient, innovative teams, we can’t afford to offload the messy (and meaningful) parts of thinking.
Appreciate your continued clarity and curation—your posts are always a reminder to stay intentional.
—Mark S. Carroll
CollaborateBetter.us
Anything Adam Grant!
I wanted to pre-order the 2026 calendar but the Barnes & Noble button didn't work :/ It shows as "out of stock". Might be something to pass along to S&S
Thank you, get separate card soon
Thanks Adam for turning me on to taking a box cutter to my brain. Ken and I moved four years ago, still have boxes to unpack.
i agree, for a whole host of reasons -- on why the brain should be optimized, rather than letting AI think for oneself.
Even Stephen King stated (partly paraphrased) that "writing is ultimately a channeling process" -- Do we really need to debate that you need your intuition and multiple sensitivities to do that? These days people seem to be clamoring for better instincts, intuitions and "gut feelings", which is barely even a Preface for intuiting in any capacity. But I think overall, it is unfair for "writers" to put their name on an AI produced article -- they should really put AI''s signature on it.