Imperfectionists
What does Adam Grant call people who focus on improving instead of being perfect?
Imperfectionists.
What is deliberate practice?
Focused practice to improve skills.
What is harmonious passion?
Healthy motivation.
What is scaffolding in learning?
Guided support.
According to the chapter, what can help people learn and improve faster?
Making mistakes
What does deliberate practice target?
Weakness.
What does harmonious passion allow people to maintain?
Balance.
Who can provide scaffolding?
Teachers or mentors.
What mindset can hold people back because they are afraid to make errors?
Perfectionnism
What helps deliberate practice become effective?
Feedbacks
What problem can obsessive passion cause?
Burnout.
What does scaffolding help learners do?
Learn step by step.
What is more important for growth: being perfect or making progress?
Making progress
Does deliberate practice stay inside the comfort zone?
No.
Why is harmonious passion important for learning?
It sustains motivation.
What happens to scaffolding as learners improve?
It decreases.
What kind of feedback do imperfectionists accept in order to improve?
Honest/Realistic feedback.
What is the goal of deliberate practice?
Skill improvement.
Where does harmonious passion come from?
Personal enjoyment.
What is the goal of scaffolding?
Independence.