Grit

Editorial review

Psychologist Angela Duckworth argues that long-term achievement is better predicted by 'grit' — the combination of passion for a top-level goal and perseverance through setbacks — than by raw talent. She synthesizes research from West Point, the Scripps spelling bee, sports, and education to make her case.

Summary

Psychologist Angela Duckworth argues that long-term achievement is better predicted by 'grit' — the combination of passion for a top-level goal and perseverance through setbacks — than by raw talent. She synthesizes research from West Point, the Scripps spelling bee, sports, and education to make her case.

Key takeaways

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  Grit rewards readers who want depth as well as momentum.

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  The atmosphere and prose earn a second look after the final chapter.

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  A strong literary fiction discovery on Isahe.

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  Isahe highlights it for balanced, premium editorial curation.