Grit. The power of passion and perseverence
Predicting success by analyzing not an individuals' IQ, but by looking at their motivation to persevere.
Apr 12, 2013
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6 min read
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Learning
Skills Development
Learner Mindset
Willpower
Summary
Leaving a high-flying job in consulting, Angela Lee Duckworth took a job teaching math to seventh graders in a New York public school. She quickly realized that IQ wasn't the only thing separating the successful students from those who struggled. Here, she explains her theory of "grit" as a predictor of success.
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