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Summary of Angela Duckworth's Grit, Angela Duckworth discusses her research into the characteristics of successful people. She argues that innate talent is less important to success than the willingness to persevere despite difficulty and initial failure.
People tend to believe that innate ability is the most important determinant of success and achievement. However, IQ tests and other measures of supposedly natural talent are poor predictors of performance....
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This is a book summary on Grit by Angela Duckworth.
In this must-listen book for anyone striving to succeed, pioneering psychologist Angela Duckworth shows parents, students, educators, athletes, and business people - both seasoned and new - 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...
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Summary of Grit by Angela Duckworth | Includes Analysis Preview: In Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, Angela Duckworth discusses her research into the characteristics of successful people. She argues that innate talent is less important to success than the willingness to persevere despite difficulty and initial failure. People tend to believe that innate ability is the most important determinant of success and achievement. However, IQ tests...
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No transcurre un día sin que lea u oiga la palabra talento. En todas las secciones del periódico -desde la página de Deportes hasta la de Negocios- abundan las alusiones al talento. Por lo visto, cuando alguien realiza una hazaña sobre la que vale la pena escribir, lo calificamos al instante de "sumamente talentoso". Pero cuando le damos demasiada importancia al talento, estamos infravalorando todo lo demás.
Hace varios años leí "La mundanidad...
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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. Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader. This short summary and analysis of Grit by Angela Duckworth includes: Historical context, Chapter-by-chapter summaries, Important quotes, Fascinating trivia, Glossary of...
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"In this must-read book for anyone striving to succeed, pioneering psychologist Angela Duckworth shows parents, educators, athletes, students, and business people--both seasoned and new--that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent but a focused persistence called "grit." Why do some people succeed and others fail? Sharing new insights from her landmark research on grit, MacArthur "genius" Angela Duckworth explains why talent is hardly...
8) Grit
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In the face of hardship, you need perseverance and determination.
You need grit. But how do you build it?
This book explores how you can persist in difficult situations. You'll learn how to convince yourself to do hard things, find support in trying circumstances, and know when you're pushing yourself too hard.
This volume includes the work of:
• Angela Duckworth
• Misty Copeland
• Shannon Huffman Polson
• Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic
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New York Times Bestseller Nr. 1.
Haben Sie sich schon mal gefragt, worin das Geheimnis des Erfolgs besteht?
Über den Erfolg eines Menschen entscheidet eine Mischung aus Ausdauer und Leidenschaft, nicht IQ, Startbedingungen oder Talent. Diese These hat die Neurowissenschaftlerin und Psychologin Angela Duckworth in dem Wort GRIT zusammengefasst, das im Englischen so viel wie Biss oder Mumm heißt, und hat damit weltweit Aufsehen erregt.
In diesem...
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"¿Cuál es el secreto del éxito? La clave del éxito no es el talento ni la suerte, como siempre hemos creído. La clave del éxito es una mezcla de pasión, perseverancia y coraje: "grit". La obra de Angela Duckworth, profesora de psicología y pionera en su campo, ha revolucionado el panorama cultural y cientiífico al demostrar, con estudios contrastados cientiíficamente, que el éxito en la vida tiene poco que ver con la inteligencia y mucho...
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"Award-winning Wharton Professor and Choiceology podcast host Katy Milkman has devoted her career to the study of behavior change. In this ground-breaking book, Milkman reveals a proven path that can take you from where you are to where you want to be, with a foreword from psychologist Angela Duckworth, the best-selling author of Grit. Set audacious goals. Foster good habits. Create social support. You've surely heard this advice before. If you've...
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"Think Remarkable explains in a tactical, practical, and succinct manner how to live a fulfilling life and make a difference. There are three stages to this process reflected in the book's three sections: Growth, Grit, and Graciousness. The book synthesizes two sources of information: Insights from 200 interviews conducted with remarkable individuals such as Jane Goodall, Stacey Abrams, Steve Wozniak, Angela Duckworth, and Bob Cialdini. (A complete...
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"In the face of hardship, you need motivation and determination. You need grit. But how do you build it? This book explores how you can persist in even the most trying of situations. With a mix of psychological research, expert advice, and real-life examples, you'll learn how to convince yourself to do hard things, deal with overwhelming feelings and stay calm in the moment, and identify when needing too much grit means it's time to quit"--
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