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Mentioned in 229 episodes
Grit
The Power of Passion and Perseverance
Book • 2016
In this book, Angela Duckworth presents a compelling argument that success is driven more by grit, a fusion of relentless passion and perseverance, than by talent.
She explains what grit is, how to identify and develop it, and how it can be grown through stages such as developing interests, consistent practice, finding a pro-social purpose, and cultivating optimism.
The book is structured in three parts: explaining what grit is and why it matters, how to grow grit from the inside out, and how to grow grit from the outside in, targeting parents, coaches, teachers, and organizational leaders.
Duckworth supports her arguments with personal stories, historical insights, and interviews with high achievers from various fields.
She explains what grit is, how to identify and develop it, and how it can be grown through stages such as developing interests, consistent practice, finding a pro-social purpose, and cultivating optimism.
The book is structured in three parts: explaining what grit is and why it matters, how to grow grit from the inside out, and how to grow grit from the outside in, targeting parents, coaches, teachers, and organizational leaders.
Duckworth supports her arguments with personal stories, historical insights, and interviews with high achievers from various fields.
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Mentioned in 229 episodes
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in relation to the importance of grit in business success.


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, referencing Duckworth's book and her revised perspective on the importance of passion over perseverance.


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to discuss the role of perseverance versus passion in career development.


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to illustrate that the school doesn't hand this book to kids and ask them to write a report to teach grit.


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when discussing passion versus perseverance and its weighting in success.


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when referring to research on character traits needed to endure tough challenges.


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