Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

Description

In this instant New York Times bestseller, pioneering psychologist Angela
Duckworth shows anyone striving to succeed—be it parents, students, educators,
athletes, or business people—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 her lack of “genius,” Duckworth, now a celebrated researcher
and professor, describes her early eye-opening stints in teaching, business
consulting, and neuroscience, which led to the hypothesis that what really
drives success is not “genius” but a unique combination of passion and long-
term perseverance. In Grit, she takes readers into the field to visit cadets
struggling through their first days at West Point, teachers working in some of
the toughest schools, and young finalists in the National Spelling Bee. She
also mines fascinating insights from history and shows what can be gleaned
from modern experiments in peak performance. Finally, she shares what she’s
learned from interviewing dozens of high achievers—from JP Morgan CEO Jamie
Dimon to New Yorker cartoon editor Bob Mankoff to Seattle Seahawks Coach Pete
Carroll. Among Grit’s most valuable insights: Why any effort you make
ultimately counts twice toward your goal How grit can be learned, regardless
of I.Q. or circumstances How lifelong interest is triggered How much of
optimal practice is suffering and how much ecstasy Which is better for your
child—a warm embrace or high standards The magic of the Hard Thing Rule
Winningly personal, insightful, and even life-changing, Grit is a book about
what goes through your head when you fall down, and how that—not talent or
luck—makes all the difference. Read more

Features:

Product Details:

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Scribner; 1st edition (May 3, 2016)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1501111108
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 05
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.34 pounds
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.3 x 9 inches
• Best Sellers Rank: #9,069 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #9 in Popular Applied Psychology #24 in Popular Psychology Personality Study #195 in Success Self-Help
• #9 in Popular Applied Psychology
• #24 in Popular Psychology Personality Study