“Originals”: Newmag has also published Adam Grant’s global bestseller in Armenian (trailer)
01/19/2026
Two books united by one idea. Newmag presents the complete system of thinking of Adam Grant. In “Originals”, the renowned author explores how people can become more original, embrace their uniqueness, resist blind adaptation, and find new ways to change reality. The book is about daring to fail, standing out from the crowd, and turning unconventional ideas into real impact.
In one of his most influential works, American scientist, psychologist, and bestselling author Adam Grant combines scientific research, real-life stories, and sharp psychological insights to explain how people can exceed their initial limits. He shows how individuals learn to think more broadly, act more persistently, and develop the skills that form the foundation of long-term success.
Originals is a New York Times bestseller and is widely regarded as one of Adam Grant’s most important books. The Financial Times described it as absorbing and practical, while The Washington Post called it a handbook for those who want to break stereotypes. This is a book for everyone who wants to create, challenge the status quo, and move the world forward.
The world is not changed by those who adapt, but by those who dare to think differently. In Originals, Adam Grant explains that there are two main paths to achievement: adaptation and originality. Adaptable people align their beliefs and behavior with accepted norms, while original thinkers swim against the current, proposing ideas that may initially seem uncomfortable, strange, or even risky. Yet it is precisely these ideas that eventually change the world.
Grant demonstrates that originality is not an inborn trait but a skill that can be developed. He explores why people are often afraid to stand out, why they choose conformity even when a valuable new idea emerges, and how the fear of failure silences creative thinking. The author also offers practical tools for overcoming these fears and giving voice to bold ideas.
Based on the latest scientific research, real-life examples, and unexpected conclusions, Originals shows how original thinkers speak truth to power, avoid groupthink, create new cultures, and drive meaningful change. Drawing examples from business, art, and social movements, Adam Grant proves that progress always begins with those who do not adapt—but dare to transform reality.
Translated from English by Liana Zakaryan
Publication sponsored by FAST BANK
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Psychologists describe two primary routes to success: **adaptation** and **originality**. Adaptors align their beliefs and behavior with group norms. Originals challenge the current—advancing ideas that defy clichés and, in time, move the world forward. This book explores how any of us can become more original. Originality isn’t about refusing reality; it’s about refusing resignation—choosing to improve circumstances instead of simply adjusting to them. When was the last time you had a truly fresh idea? Many of us, chasing approval and fearing failure, choose to fit in rather than stand out.
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We live in a world obsessed with talent. We celebrate gifted students, natural athletes, and musical prodigies. But in admiring those born with an advantage, we overlook a truth that matters more: the path available to the rest of us. We underestimate what can be learned—and how far deliberate growth can take us. We can all get better. And when opportunity doesn’t appear, we can create a way to it. In this book, Adam Grant offers a fresh framework for raising aspirations and surpassing expectations. Drawing on rigorous research, surprising findings, and compelling real-world stories—from classrooms to boardrooms, from playgrounds to Olympic arenas, from subways to space—Grant shows how to build the character skills and motivational systems that turn potential into performance.
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