The Secret to Success: Book Insights on Grit by Angela Duckworth

*Psychologist Angela Duckworth highlights the common quality behind many of examples of outstanding achievement: not natural-born talent, not simply luck, but passion and perseverance. 

*She argues success is within everyone’s reach, if we can just manage to knuckle down and apply ourselves unwaveringly to our goals. 

*Inspired by her own childhood experiences and supported by in-depth research and fascinating examples – from military cadets to Albert Einstein – Grit challenges the conventional wisdom and cult of IQ and champions the importance of good habits and old-fashioned determination.

Theme 1: What is grit? - 0:29

Theme 2: Talent, Effort and Goals - 9:15

Theme 3: Growing Grit in Children - 18:25

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Duckworth, A. (2019). Transcript of "Grit: The power of passion and perseverance". [online] Ted.com. Available at: https://www.ted.com/talks/angela_lee_duckworth_grit_the_power_of_passion_and_perseverance/transcript?language=en [Accessed 19 Mar. 2019].

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Full Title: Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

Year of Publication: 2016

Book Author: Angela Duckworth

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