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Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things by Adam Grant

May 15, 2026 • Kitschy Chicky • Episode 293

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What if success has less to do with talent — and more to do with how we learn, adapt, and grow over time?

In this episode of The Agent of Wealth Podcast, the Bautis Financial team discusses another book in their Book Club series: Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things by Adam Grant.

In Hidden Potential, Adam Grant argues that achievement isn’t reserved for naturally gifted people. Instead, lasting success comes from developing character skills like resilience, coachability, adaptability, and persistence. Through research, storytelling, and practical examples, Grant explains how embracing discomfort, learning from failure, and rethinking traditional ideas about talent can help people accomplish more than they thought possible.

In this episode, we discuss:

Why becoming a “human sponge” can accelerate learning and personal growth.
The difference between perfectionism and “imperfectionism” — and why small improvements compound over time.
How transforming hard work into “deliberate play” can make practice more sustainable and effective.
Why getting stuck is often a sign that it’s time to adapt, pivot, or become a beginner again.
How hidden potential is often overlooked in schools, workplaces, sports, and even within ourselves.
And more!

Tune in for an insightful conversation on growth mindset, continuous improvement, leadership, resilience, and the hidden factors that help people achieve greater things — both professionally and personally.

Resources:

Episode Transcript & Blog | Episode 125 - Bautis Financial Book Club: Think Again by Adam Grant | Episode 151 - The Spanx Story: Sara Blakely’s Incredible Journey to Success | Episode 75 - Bautis Financial Book Club: Atomic Habits by James Clear | The Real Engine Behind Wealth: How Compound Interest Builds Fortunes | Episode 284 - Excellence vs Perfection In Money and Health With Stanley Bronstein | Episode 109 - Bautis Financial Book Club: Stacked: Your Super-Serious Guide to Modern Money Management | Bautis Financial: 8 Hillside Ave, Suite LL1 Montclair, New Jersey 07042 (862) 205-5000 | Schedule an Introductory Call

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