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If you're looking for a book that will inspire and motivate you to pursue your passions and cultivate resilience, "Grit" by Angela Duckworth is a must-read. Duckworth, a renowned psychologist, delves into the concept of grit as a key predictor of success. Unlike talent or intelligence, grit is about perseverance and passion for long-term goals. Through compelling research and engaging anecdotes, Duckworth illustrates how grit can be developed and nurtured in anyone, making it a valuable read for students, professionals, and anyone striving to achieve their dreams. Whether you're facing challenges in your personal or professional life, this book provides actionable insights that can help you push through obstacles and stay committed to your goals.The book has been recommended by a diverse group of influential figures, including activists, educators, and entrepreneurs. Many prominent leaders in business and media have endorsed it, highlighting its relevance across various fields. The recommendations come from individuals who value personal development and the importance of resilience in achieving success. This collective endorsement from such a range of professionals emphasizes the universal appeal of Duckworth's insights, making "Grit" a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their determination and focus.
In this must-read book for anyone striving to succeed, pioneering psychologist Angela Duckworth shows parents, educators, students, and business people both seasoned and new that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent but a focused persistence called grit.
Why do some people succeed and others fail? Sharing new insights from her landmark research on grit, Angela Duckworth explains why talent is hardly a guarantor of success. Rather, other factors can be even more crucial such as identifying our passions and following through on our commitments.
Drawing on her own powerful story as the daughter of a scientist who frequently bemoaned her lack of smarts, Duckworth describes her winding path through teaching, business consulting, and neuroscience, which led to the hypothesis that what really drives success is not genius, but a special blend of passion and long-term perseverance. As a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, Duckworth created her own character lab and set out to test her theory.
Here, she takes readers into the field to visit teachers working in some of the toughest schools, cadets struggling through their first days at West Point, 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 the cartoon editor of The New Yorker to Seattle Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll.
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.
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What readers say about ‘Grit’
Keith Rabois on Grit
"Although the title may make it appear intuitive, the reading is much more insightful and applicable than you might guess."
Tobi Lütke on Grit
"Great book. I think she actually talks about me in it 😂"
Josh Waitzkin on Grit
Josh Waitzkin recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
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Tom Bilyeu recommended this book on his website.
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