• Grit by Angela Duckworth Audiobook

  • Dec 10 2024
  • Length: 35 mins
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Grit by Angela Duckworth Audiobook

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  • This excerpt from Angela Duckworth's Grit explores the concept of grit—passion and perseverance for long-term goals—as a key predictor of success. Duckworth uses examples from various fields, including the military and education, to demonstrate that grit surpasses talent in determining achievement. The text examines the detrimental effects of an overemphasis on innate talent, highlighting the crucial role of effort and deliberate practice. Furthermore, it discusses the importance of cultivating interest, purpose, and optimism in developing grit, and explores the influence of supportive yet demanding parenting and cultural environments in fostering this crucial trait. Finally, it offers a Grit Scale and practical advice for improving one's grit.

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