Like so many others, psychology professor Angela Duckworth has set out to find the secret of success.
After years of research, she is confident that it is not intelligence, talent, or the conditions under which a person grew up alone that determine their success, but rather a combination of passion and perseverance, which the author terms "Grit".
Talent is relevant, but the key to success lies in the effort one puts into a task. The more Grit, the more sustained effort. Effort leads to building and improving skills. The use of those skills, in turn, leads to success.
Grit is not static. The author presents numerous practical strategies and tips for developing and improving Grit in oneself and for teaching and promoting Grit in others (especially one's children and in schools).
The book is engaging and easy to read. Scientific insights are complemented with personal anecdotes from the author and numerous unusual and inspiring stories from sports and academia.
A recommendation for all who strive for fulfillment and success – and for all parents and teachers to foster Grit in children and students.
🎧 Suitable as an audiobook? Yes!
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