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Grit

The Power of Passion and Perseverance

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Grit

By: Angela Duckworth
Narrated by: Angela Duckworth
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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). Career Success Developmental Psychology Personal Development Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
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Good book with inspiring stories but I would have loved to have more practical tools or concepts that can be applied in everyday life. For instance like the "one hard thing" that Angela and her family has.

Inspiring but lack of practical tools

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A perfect balance of studies, research, and stories that aren't dramatized. An excellent piece on what I takes to achieve great things in life. A sound guide that should be shared.

One of the best books I've read

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L’autrice nous aide à mieux comprendre le mécanisme d’accomplissement, et le lien avec le talent, l’effort et surtout la persévérance et la passion. Un livre très motivant qui donne envie de poursuivre ses rêves et passions sans baisser les bras au premier echec

Inspirant !

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The book is chock full of valuable information, and I'm glad I listened to it. But boy was it BORING. I never took so long to finish an audio book.

It took a great deal of grit to finish this book

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It was very interesting but started going in circles at the halfway mark. I would’ve preferred less examples and more tips on how to train one’s grit. It also doesn’t really address the limits of thinking through the prism of grit without taking into account one’s possible toxic environment and hindering life experiences.

A bit lackluster

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