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Grit

The Power of Passion and Perseverance

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Grit

By: Angela Duckworth
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Brought to you by Penguin.

Unlock the key to success with the inspirational, multi-million-copy bestseller from the pioneering psychologist.

THE NO.1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
AS SEEN ON THE MEL ROBBINS PODCAST

Why do some people achieve extraordinary results while others, who are just as talented, fall short?

In her acclaimed, multi-million-copy bestseller, Grit, award-winning psychologist Angela Duckworth takes us on an eye-opening journey to discover the true qualities that lead to success.

Using case studies from her own childhood upbringing to her extensive research studying the psychology of success in sports and business, Duckworth reveals that talent is not what makes humans more likely to succeed. Instead, it’s a powerful combination of passion and perseverance – what she calls ‘grit’.

Drawing on cutting-edge research and real-world stories, Grit reveals:

  • What ‘grit’ is and why it matters
  • How grit can be learned, regardless of IQ or circumstances
  • Why stubbornness is a key characteristic of gritty people
  • How to develop lifelong purpose and passion
  • And so much more


Personal, powerful, and empowering, Grit is the inspiring and practical guide that will show you how to develop the resilience, focus and determination needed to succeed.

Praise for GRIT:

‘Persuasive and fascinating’ Malcom Gladwell, bestselling author of Outliers

‘This book will change your life.’ Dan Heath, bestselling co-author of Made to Stick and Decisive

‘For anyone hoping to work smarter or live better, GRIT is an essential - and perhaps life-changing - read.’ Daniel H. Pink, author of Drive and To Sell is Human

'Impressively fresh and original' Susan Cain, bestselling author of Quiet

‘With a mix of masterful storytelling and the latest science, she shows that perseverance and passion matter at least as much as talent and intelligence.’ Arianna Huffington, bestselling author of Thrive

‘Utterly captivating, inspiring and original… Once you pick up GRIT, you won't be able to tear yourself away.’ Amy Cuddy, Harvard Business School professor and author of Presence

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Critic reviews

GRIT is a persuasive and fascinating response to the cult of IQ fundamentalism. Duckworth reminds us that it is character and perseverance that set the successful apart.
Impressively fresh and original … GRIT scrubs away preconceptions about how far our potential can take us. And it solves the riddle of how those not likely to succeed in fact do. Buy this, send copies to your friends, and tell the world that there is, in fact, hope. We can all dazzle.

At a time when our collective notion of success has shrunk to the point of being unrecognizable, Angela Duckworth arrives to restore it. With a mix of masterful storytelling and the latest science, she shows that perseverance and passion matter at least as much as talent and intelligence. And far from simply urging us to work harder for the sake of working harder, Grit offers a truly sane perspective: that true success comes when we devote ourselves to endeavors that give us joy and purpose.
This book will change your life. Fascinating, rigorous, and practical, Grit is destined to be a classic in the literature of success.

Angela Duckworth has written a contemporary classic - a clarifying and deeply-researched book in the tradition of Stephen Covey and Carol Dweck. For anyone hoping to work smarter or live better, GRIT is an essential - and perhaps life-changing - read.
Utterly captivating, inspiring and original.For those of us who are not blessed with the easy confidence that comes from being a 'natural', Duckworth offers the science showing how staying committed to a task will eventually persuade others we were born to it. Once you pick up GRIT, you won't be able to tear yourself away.
I kept wanting to read this book aloud - to my child, my husband, to everyone I care about. There are no shortcuts to greatness, it's true. But there is a roadmap, and you are holding it.
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A great book, easy to read because it is essentially a collection of stories knitted together in a clever way. The messages are very clear and there aren't that many which makes it easy to consume and retain. Absolutely loved it!

Inspiring and practical book for setting yourself or your children up for success

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If Nike have the strap line Just Do It this is the equivalent. Inspirational ideas.

Just Finish

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An amazing book that I stumbled upon while browsing through audible library. I’m over the moon that i have found such a gem! Have recommended to more that 3 people already. It is such a breath of fresh air how the author does not impose her ideas but simply makes use of her research to tell us a story behind our character and gives us such hope to be better and have level 10 life! I would say it is one of the best books one can read during the pandemic!

Should be read and taught to every student!

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Definitely recommend this audio book for anyone wanting to understand more about what drives successful people to be successful. Full of really good anecdotes and kept me engaged and learning throughout.

Highly recommended

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I thought it was a very insightful book full of interesting research and definitely worth a listen. However, I just found it very repetitive in places therefore skimmed through the last few hours of the book just to finish it. Worth a listen, but sometimes you might need to speed up the delivery to keep yourself engaged.

Interesting insight but repetitive

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