Name: Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
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Author: Angela Duckworth
ISBN: 9781501111105

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Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

Type

Physical Book

Author

Angela Duckworth

Publisher

Scribner

Year

2016

Language

English

Pages

352

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

23.1 x 16.0 x 3.6 cm

Weight

0.56 kg.

ISBN13

9781501111105

Edition No.

Synopsis "Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance "

In this instant New York Times bestseller, pioneering psychologist Angela Duckworth shows anyone striving to succeed--be it parents, students, educators, athletes, or business people--that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent but a special blend of passion and persistence she calls "grit." Drawing on her own powerful story as the daughter of a scientist who frequently noted her lack of "genius," Duckworth, now a celebrated researcher and professor, describes her early eye-opening stints in teaching, business consulting, and neuroscience, which led to the hypothesis that what really drives success is not "genius" but a unique combination of passion and long-term perseverance. In Grit, she takes readers 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. Among Grit's most valuable insights: *Why any effort you make ultimately counts twice toward your goal *How grit can be learned, regardless of I.Q. or circumstances *How lifelong interest is triggered *How much of optimal practice is suffering and how much ecstasy *Which is better for your child--a warm embrace or high standards *The magic of the Hard Thing Rule 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.

Angela Duckworth

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Angela Lee Duckworth is an academic, psychologist, and American writer, known for her research on grit and self-control. She is a professor of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania and co-founder of Character Lab, a nonprofit organization dedicated to character development in youth. In 2016, she published "Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance", a book that became a bestseller and has been translated into several languages. This book, within the genre of popular psychology, explores how passion and perseverance influence the achievement of long-term goals. Additionally, in 2013, Duckworth was awarded the MacArthur Fellowship for her contributions to the field of psychology.

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