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Summary and Analysis of Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance: Based on the Book by Angela Duckworth
Summary and Analysis of Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance: Based on the Book by Angela Duckworth
Summary and Analysis of Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance: Based on the Book by Angela Duckworth
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So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of Grit tells you what you need to know—before or after you read Angela Duckworth’s book.
 
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About Angela Duckworth’s Grit:
 
Psychologist Angela Duckworth blows the lid off of theories that suggest IQ and socioeconomic status are the sole predictors of success. Not intellectually gifted, according to her traditional, Asian-American father, Duckworth nevertheless became a MacArthur “Genius.” Winning the award led her to reflect upon the qualities that got her there: perseverance and passion.
 
Interviewing dozens of the world’s winners, Duckworth ventures into the playing fields of achievement, speaking with CEOs and coaches, and visits West Point, competitive swim teams, and even the National Spelling Bee to discover the common threads.
 
Pulling from history, as well as cutting-edge neuroscience and behavioral science, Grit offers tips and advice for everyone—from parents to athletes to entrepreneurs—about how getting gritty can help you to succeed.
 
The summary and analysis in this ebook are intended to complement your reading experience and bring you closer to a great work of nonfiction.
 
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Release dateJan 31, 2017
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Summary and Analysis of Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance: Based on the Book by Angela Duckworth
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    Summary and Analysis of Grit - Worth Books

    Contents

    Context

    Overview

    Summary

    Cast of Characters

    Direct Quotes and Analysis

    Trivia

    What’s That Word?

    Critical Response

    About Angela Duckworth

    For Your Information

    Bibliography

    Copyright

    Context

    In our current educational and workplace cultures, where people are judged by the narrow standards of IQ and family income, respectively, psychologist and MacArthur Fellow Angela Duckworth introduces two brand-new predictors of success: passion and perseverance. Duckworth contends that these two qualities, as opposed to innate talent, are the real foundation of accomplishment, opening the door and giving hope to individuals of diverse socioeconomic backgrounds and abilities. Together, she defines these qualities as grit.

    Building on the work of many other noted psychologists and researchers, Duckworth details what grit is and how one can get it, grow it, and encourage it in others.

    Duckworth’s TED Talk on grit has been viewed more than 8 million times, and her book was an immediate bestseller, spawning articles and think pieces in outlets as varied as Slate and Scientific American.

    Overview

    Angela Duckworth, who holds degrees in neuroscience and psychology, offers evidence-based research to argue that the qualities she deems to be part of grit—determination, resilience, passion, and perseverance—may matter more in shaping career and academic success than intellect or innate ability. Luck, opportunity, and ability matter as well, of course, but without grit, they are not enough. What does grit entail? Committing to something as if it is a life mission, with a full heart and love for the work; getting back up when you are knocked down; and sticking to a goal like glue. These traits are far more likely to help you get ahead than being the smartest person in the room. Those with grit strive to complete whatever they set out to do despite any pain or disappointment that may occur along the way.

    The two key elements of grit are passion and perseverance. The main components of passion are interest and purpose, while perseverance is made up of practice and hope. Often passion gets lost in the equation, but Duckworth makes the distinction between sticking to something out of fear of failure and getting up day after day because of

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