Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success by Adam Grant

Give and Take (2013) by Adam Grant, a top organizational psychologist at Wharton, challenges the traditional belief that success comes only from competition and self-interest. Grant introduces three styles of interaction in work and life:

Takers – who aim to get more than they give.

Matchers – who seek an equal balance of give and take.

Givers – who contribute without expecting immediate returns.

Drawing on extensive research and real-world examples, Grant demonstrates that while takers often rise quickly, it’s givers who achieve the most sustainable success—provided they protect themselves from burnout and exploitation.