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Who Are Originals and Why Are They Important

Originals are nonconformists, people who not only have new ideas, but champion to do them. They’re people who stand out and speak up. Originals drive creativity and change in the world. Ultimately, they are the people you want to bet on.

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The surprising habits of original thinkers | Adam Grant ·

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  2. Does Adam Grant Say Procrastinating Is a Good Way to Get Work Done?On TED Talks Daily, Adam Grant says procrastinating is a vice when the goal is productivity, and it can be a virtue when the goal is creativity.
  3. What Are the Two Kinds of Doubt and How Do They DifferSelf-doubt and idea doubt. Self-doubt is paralyzing and leaves you to freeze. Idea doubt is energizing and it motivates you to test, experiment, and refine.
  4. How Can You Be an OriginalYou don’t have to be first, you just have to be different and better. It is okay to be slow to start but quick to finish because that can boost your activity.

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