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Grit

Why Passion and Resilience Are the Secrets to Success – The New York Times Bestseller

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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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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 was gripped by the passion that Angela Duckworth has for the subject, and spurred on with my own passion.

Great read, makes you want to strive for grit

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"The challenge of writing is to see your horribleness on page to see your terribleness and then to go to bed.

wake up the next day and take that horribleness and that terribleness and refine it.

and make it not so terrible,

and not so horrible,

and then to go to bed again and come the next day and refine it a little bit more,

and make it not so bad,

and then go to bed the next day and do it again,

and make it maybe average,

and one more time.

If your lucky.

Maybe.

Get to good."

A philosophy to live by and to communicate widely

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I loved this book. It put a lot in perspective and taught me to not fall prey to my own excuses and situation!

I have more grit for reading this book!

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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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