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Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

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415
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64
Release Date
May 3, 2016
Duration
9 hours 22 minutes
Summary
In this instant New York Times bestseller, Angela Duckworth shows anyone striving to succeed that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent, but a special blend of passion and persistence she calls “grit.” “Inspiration for non-geniuses everywhere” (People).

The daughter of a scientist who frequently noted her lack of “genius,” Angela Duckworth is now a celebrated researcher and professor. It was her early eye-opening stints in teaching, business consulting, and neuroscience that led to her hypothesis about what really drives success: not genius, but a unique combination of passion and long-term perseverance.

In Grit, she takes us 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 shows what can be gleaned from modern experiments in peak performance. Finally, she shares what she’s learned from interviewing dozens of high achievers—from JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon to New Yorker cartoon editor Bob Mankoff to Seattle Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll.

“Duckworth’s ideas about the cultivation of tenacity have clearly changed some lives for the better” (The New York Times Book Review). Among Grit’s most valuable insights: any effort you make ultimately counts twice toward your goal; grit can be learned, regardless of IQ or circumstances; when it comes to child-rearing, neither a warm embrace nor high standards will work by themselves; how to trigger lifelong interest; the magic of the Hard Thing Rule; and so much more. Winningly personal, insightful, and even life-changing, Grit is a book about what goes through your head when you fall down, and how that—not talent or luck—makes all the difference. This is “a fascinating tour of the psychological research on success” (The Wall Street Journal).
Reviews
Profile Avatar Marius E. Mar 2020

I dont have enough 'Grit' to finish this book. It's massively repetitive and the author seems very self-obsessed.

Profile Avatar Candice B. Jan 2023

Love love love! Definitely going to work on my grittiness so that I can teach my daughter how to be gritty!

Profile Avatar MJA77 Oct 2020

Great book and a must read if and only of you want to grow

Profile Avatar Anonymous May 2020

Eye opener

Profile Avatar Igor S Aug 2017

This book may help you to improve your life, attain your goals, and become a better person.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Oct 2023

It is an interesting book with many examples of grit. But it’s tedious and a bit repetitive. Maybe reading the book would be better. Also would be great to have a copies attached to take the evaluation questionnaire that measures grit.

Profile Avatar David A. Aug 2019

Great book with amazing insight. A great way to understand a growth mindset.

Profile Avatar Dawson T. Aug 2018

Interesting and motivational book to help understand the importance of perseverance.

Profile Avatar Adan R Apr 2018

Great insights!!

Profile Avatar Vernon W Mar 2018

this book is awesome!

Profile Avatar Jenny G Apr 2017

Insightful and interesting. I love how Duckworth weaves her own grit story into countless other examples. I also appreciate that this book is written based on logic and scientific studies but it's worded in a way that anyone could appreciate.

Profile Avatar Adam Reiser Jan 2017

Fantastic. Great motivator to work harder in life, be less worried about talents I don't have.

Profile Avatar Alycyn Keeling Jul 2016

Fantastic book! It includes good research to support the content, stories that keep the subject interesting , and it should challenge any reader to work to discover their own interests, develop grit and help others do the same.

Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

Author: Angela Duckworth
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