3.5 rounded up. This is quick and entertaining but nothing new or ground breaking. Just be curious, be willing to fail, and never stop learning. There are always others who will have a leg up on you, but that doesn't have to hold you back. That's the jist here. ( )

Nonfiction bookworms who have read a dozen or more self-help/personal growth books will discover that some concepts in Grant’s latest work have been covered before. I fall into this group of readers and agree with reviewers who suggest that “Hidden Potential” revisits a lot of familiar territory. Nevertheless, this engaging work offers fresh spins on achieving goals and serves up many intriguing anecdotes I’ve never heard before. For me, the most valuable aspect of the book is that it effectively reinforces some important strategies for success (most of us benefit from occasional reminders as we trudge down the twist-filled path toward self-improvement). Among the helpful tidbits:
 Perfection is a liability. Accept – and even appreciate – inescapable flaws. Grant touches on the ancient philosophy of wabi sabi that celebrates the beauty of imperfection.
 Don’t aim to be perfect. Aim for a clear and attainable target.
 Get comfortable being uncomfortable. It can help unlock new learning.
 The true measure of our potential is not the height of the peak we reach, but how far we’ve climbed to get there.
 Making progress isn’t always about moving forward. Sometimes it’s about bouncing back. Resilience is a form of growth.
 People typically judge our skills based on our best moments, not our worst. Let’s give ourselves the same leeway. (Example: The Bard wrote “Hamlet,” but he also penned many less-than-stellar works.)
In summary, “Hidden Potential” was well worth with the investment of time.
In summary, “Hidden Potential” was well worth with the investment of time.