// Book comparison
The Hard Thing About Hard Things vs Think Again
Which should you read? A side-by-side comparison of The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz and Think Again by Adam Grant.
The Hard Thing About Hard Things
by Ben Horowitz
★ 4.9/5
Think Again
by Adam Grant
★ 4.9/5
At a glance
| The Hard Thing About Hard Things | Think Again | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ★ 4.9/5 | ★ 4.9/5 |
| Pages | 304 | 320 |
| Reading time | ~7.6 h | ~8.0 h |
| Published | 2014 | 2021 |
| Author | Ben Horowitz | Adam Grant |
| Category | Permulaan & Keusahawanan | Kepimpinan |
| Publisher | HarperBusiness | Viking |
Choose The Hard Thing About Hard Things if…
- → You're interested in permulaan & keusahawanan.
- → You want the higher-rated book (4.9/5).
- → You prefer a shorter read (~7.6 hours).
Choose Think Again if…
- → You're interested in kepimpinan.
- → You want the more recent perspective (2021).
Key takeaways — The Hard Thing About Hard Things
- ✓ Fahami perbezaan antara Kepimpinan Semasa Keamanan dan Semasa Peperangan, sedar bahawa krisis memerlukan perubahan daripada keputusan berkolaborasi kepada pengambilan keputusan pantas dan tegas.
- ✓ Kelola Psikologi Anda Sendiri semasa 'Perjuangan', sedar bahawa keupayaan untuk kekal tenang dan objektif apabila organisasi berisiko adalah aset strategik yang paling penting bagi seorang pemimpin.
- ✓ Utamakan Kebenaran dalam komunikasi organisasi anda, pastikan maklumat buruk disampaikan dengan cepat dan setiap pekerja memahami realiti cabaran strategik syarikat.
Key takeaways — Think Again
- ✓ Adakan Sikap Ilmuwan dengan menganggap strategi perniagaan sebagai hipotesis yang perlu diuji secara berterusan terhadap maklumat pasaran dan maklum balas baharu.
- ✓ Kembangkan Kerendahan Hati Yakin, dengan mengakui batas pengetahuan anda untuk kekal terbuka kepada idea yang lebih baik dan wawasan strategik yang lebih tepat dari pasukan anda.
- ✓ Foster budaya Berfikir Semula dalam pasukan anda dengan memberi ganjaran kepada 'keberanian untuk salah' dan menggalakkan pertanyaan secara berkala terhadap amalan terbaik organisasi yang sedia ada.
The verdict
If you want the higher-rated, shorter read, start with The Hard Thing About Hard Things. If you specifically need kepimpinan, Think Again is the better fit. Both summaries are free — no signup required.
❓ FAQ
Is The Hard Thing About Hard Things or Think Again better? +
The Hard Thing About Hard Things has the higher reader rating (4.9/5 vs 4.9/5), but "better" depends on your goal. The Hard Thing About Hard Things focuses on permulaan & keusahawanan, while Think Again focuses on kepimpinan. See the verdict below.
Which is shorter, The Hard Thing About Hard Things or Think Again? +
The Hard Thing About Hard Things is shorter (304 pages, ~7.6 hours) compared to Think Again (320 pages, ~8.0 hours).
Should I read The Hard Thing About Hard Things or Think Again first? +
If you want the quicker, higher-rated read, start with The Hard Thing About Hard Things. Otherwise read whichever matches your current goal — both summaries are free on BookHubs.