Angela Duckworth

Grit

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In this must-read book for anyone striving to succeed, pioneering psychologist Angela Duckworth shows parents, students, educators, athletes, and business people—both seasoned and new—that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent but a special blend of passion and persistence she calls “grit.”Drawing on her own powerful story as the daughter of a scientist who frequently noted her lack of “genius,” Duckworth, now a celebrated researcher and professor, describes her early eye-opening stints in teaching, business consulting, and neuroscience, which led to the hypothesis that what really drives success is not “genius” but a unique combination of passion and long-term perseverance. In Grit, she takes readers into the field to visit cadets struggling through their first days at West Point, teachers working in some of the toughest schools, and young finalists in the National Spelling Bee. She also mines fascinating insights from history and…
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  • Samathayanika Dhammashared an impression4 years ago
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    Didn't expect much from this book but it turns out to be my favorite book of the year. Packed with notable insights throughout the chapters which makes this book one of the best personal development handbook, even for a non-gritty like me. It gives inspiration, motivation and practical steps for growing grit from the inside out and outside in.

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Quotes

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    Enthusiasm is common. Endurance is rare.
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    For a lot of people, passion is synonymous with infatuation or obsession. But in interviews about what it takes to succeed, high achievers often talk about commitment of a different kind. Rather than intensity, what comes up again and again in their remarks is the idea of consistency over time.

    Passion should be consistent

  • trishiahas quotedlast year
    “The War for Talent.”

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