Why are humans so slow to react to looming crises, like a forewarned pandemic or a warming planet? It's because we're reluctant to rethink, say organizational psychologist Adam Grant. From a near-disastrous hike on Panama's highest mountain to courageously joining his high school's diving team, Grant borrows examples from his own life to illustrate how tunnel vision around our goals, habits and identities can find us stuck on a narrow path. Drawing on his research, he shares counterintuitive insights on how to broaden your focus and remain open to opportunities for rethinking.

Adam Grant: What frogs in hot water can teach us about thinking again

What frogs in hot water can teach us about thinking again

Identity foreclosure, locking into a single self-concept, limits growth. Exploring multiple selves fosters adaptability.

Escalating commitment can trap us in failing strategies, as detailed in tales from business catastrophes like Blockbuster.

Confident humility involves acknowledging weaknesses, fostering a culture where changing one's mind is a sign of learning.