The only sure way to be the 'smartest guy in the room' is to be the only 'guy' in the room. Click through and study Grant's thread.
One of the clearest signs of learning is rethinking your assumptions and revising your opinions.
— Adam Grant (@AdamMGrant) January 1, 2022
21 things I rethought in 2021: a thread... pic.twitter.com/ne7usTyTFn
Just as Jay Bilas wrote the article and the book "Toughness," Adam Grant shared the above, invaluable thread.
Let's presume that Gregg Popovich or Pat Riley (or your favorite coach) was the 'smartest guy in the room'.
In 2015, Pop said, "I can't be stubborn just because I personally don't like it and think it mucks up the game." Then, the average team shot 22 three-pointers per game. Now, it's over 34 per game, scored at a 36.1 percent clip.
Larry Bird is a lowly seventh in Celtics history, far below even Marcus Smart.
- Always be early. #DeanSmithTime
- Outwork the next guy.
- Know your job and your teammates' job.
- Ask great questions without interruption.
- Be good enough to inspire.
3v2+1 Contested Shooting:
— Gerard Hillier (@HillierGerard) July 10, 2023
Offense has 2 passes max to get their shot off, offense also has 1 dribble per possession. No cutting or screening, catch & shoot or score off the dribble.
Defense must disrupt as best as possible. X1, the initial passer, can only play D within the… pic.twitter.com/Hr9pbNq7m3
