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What we get wrong about parenting—and about women's “weak language”

Adam Grant
Sep 17, 2023
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Authenticity is not about expressing every opinion you hold. It's about ensuring that what you voice reflects what you value.

If you prize respect and kindness, your comments shouldn't be filled with contempt and cruelty. Ideas are worth sharing when they represent your ideals.

Some recent perspectives that exemplify my principles:

1. The single most important parenting strategy (Becky Kennedy, TED)

IMHO, this talk on repairing relationships is a must-watch for every parent—and every person.

2. People are more generous than you may think (David Brooks, NYT)

In times of trouble as well as times of triumph, the evidence is clear: there are more givers than takers in the world.

3. Bitter rivals. Beloved friends. Survivors (Sally Jenkins, Washington Post)

Even if you’re not a tennis fan, this deep dive into Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova’s bond is a gripping look at excellence, relationships, resilience, and the human condition.

From my desk

4. Read: Women’s weak language is a secret source of strength (NYT)

When a man speaks assertively, people trust him: he's confident. When a woman does it, men dislike her: she's a b*tch. It’s outrageous that women have to tame their tongues to protect fragile egos.

5. Listen:

  • The science of personality and the art of well-being with my mentor Brian Little: Apple | Spotify | Transcript

  • How to set boundaries with therapist Nedra Glover Tawwab: Apple | Spotify | Transcript

  • Building atomic habits with James Clear: Apple | Spotify | Transcript

In solidarity,

Adam

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Rab Paquette
Sep 17

Paywall on the NYT article-this error is enough to make me block the entire Granted message. It is never appropriate to swear but in his case all I can offer is a simple WTF?

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JM
Sep 17

The continued boost of James Clear is mystifying. Usually Adam’s recommendations are reliably experts in their fields; doctors, scientists, researchers. Clear appears to be just another blogger? No more an “expert” than any other self proclaimed social media influencer.

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