Grit

What is Grit about?

Grit describes what creates outstanding achievements, based on science, interviews with high achievers from various fields and the personal history of success of the author, Angela Duckworth, uncovering that achievement isn’t reserved for the talented only, but for those with passion and perseverance.

Grit: Summary

Key Takeaways from Grit

1. 1

   When we say we think hard work trumps talent, we usually just bullshit ourselves.

2. 2

   The impact effort has on achievement is exponentially greater than talent.

3. 3

   You can stay consistently motivated by combining small, low-level, daily goals with a larger vision.

Who should read Grit?

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Frequently Asked Questions about Grit

What is "Grit" about?

Grit describes what creates outstanding achievements, based on science, interviews with high achievers from various fields and the personal history of success of the author, Angela Duckworth, uncovering that achievement isn’t reserved for the talented only, but for those with passion and perseverance.

What are the key takeaways from "Grit"?

The core ideas in "Grit" include: 1. When we say we think hard work trumps talent, we usually just bullshit ourselves. 2. The impact effort has on achievement is exponentially greater than talent. 3. You can stay consistently motivated by combining small, low-level, daily goals with a larger vision.

Who is Angela Duckworth, author of "Grit"?

Motivated to help readers with grit describes what creates outstanding achievements, Angela Duckworth wrote “Grit” to package those ideas for a fast, focused read. In “Grit”, Angela Duckworth focuses on grit describes what creates outstanding achievements. Through “Grit”, Angela Duckworth distills t…

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