Recognizing Genius - Be "The Smartest Guy in the Room"

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.

21 things I rethought in 2021: a thread... pic.twitter.com/ne7usTyTFn

— Adam Grant (@AdamMGrant) January 1, 2022

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. 

Genius in one era quickly becomes obsolete. 

You don't have to be Michael Jordan to be memorable. 

You don't have to be the smartest guy in the room. But... 

• 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.

Lagniappe. "Every day is player development day." 

3v2+1 Contested Shooting:

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

— Gerard Hillier (@HillierGerard) July 10, 2023