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.
HOW GRITTY ARE YOU?
We are often quick to associate success with talent. When the high school valedictorian is announced, a friend gets a great scholarship to their top university, or when a coworker gets a promotion, we can often catch ourselves saying something along the lines of "They must be very talented!".
While these individuals may be talented it is more likely they accomplished these feats through hard work and perseverance, aka, grit. When we attribute achievement to talent instead of recognizing the grit required we undermine the effort that went into an accomplishment, while allowing ourselves to underperform by claiming a lack of talent instead of recognizing a lack of grit.
No matter where you fall on the Grit Scale there is always room to grow and train your grit, and in this book, you'll learn how!
- Erin
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