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Originals

by Adam Grant

Creativity & Innovation

How Non-Conformists Change The World

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9

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65+

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15

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Preview — Chapter 01: Creative Destruction

Originality begins when you question the default. Most people accept what they see—they adapt, conform, and operate within the existing system. Originals do the opposite: they see the world not as it is, but as it could be. And they’re willing to challenge what’s been built in order to create something better. Being original doesn’t require being first—it requires being different and better. But doing so means breaking with tradition, which can feel risky and lonely. This is where most people hesitate: they equate non-conformity with danger. But the greater risk is in staying silent when your idea could reshape everything. Originals often feel fear and doubt—just like everyone else. But they take action despite it. They don’t wait for confidence to show up first. Instead, they question norms, speak up when it's uncomfortable, and navigate the social cost of non-conformity to bring new ideas into the world. Creative destruction isn’t about tearing things down recklessly—it’s about being brave enough to discard what no longer serves, so something better can emerge. Originals are builders, not just critics. They don't rebel for the sake of it—they create because they care. The world doesn't change by accident. It changes when someone is willing to challenge what everyone else accepts as unchangeable.

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