Grit
The Power of Passion and Perseverance
What's it about
Ever wonder why some people succeed while others with equal talent fall short? Discover the single quality that matters more than IQ, talent, or luck. This isn't something you're born with; it's a skill you can build to achieve your most ambitious long-term goals. Learn Angela Duckworth's formula for developing true grit. You'll explore the science behind passion and perseverance and get practical steps to cultivate your own staying power. Find out how to define your ultimate purpose, practice deliberately, and build a mindset of hope that will carry you through any challenge.
Meet the author
Angela Duckworth is a MacArthur "Genius" Fellow, renowned psychologist, and the founder and CEO of the Character Lab, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing scientific insight into youth development. Her groundbreaking research on grit was inspired by her experiences as a teacher, where she observed that talent alone was not the best predictor of success. This led her to a career in psychology, studying why some individuals accomplish their goals while others fall short, ultimately revealing the power of passion and perseverance.
The Script
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