Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth is the culmination of years of research by a MacArthur Fellowship-winning psychologist. Duckworth’s central finding is that grit a specific combination of passionate commitment to a goal and tenacious perseverance to pursue it over years predicts success more reliably than IQ, talent, or socioeconomic background. She traces this insight through studies of West Point cadets, National Spelling Bee finalists, rookie teachers in tough schools, and elite athletes. The book also explores how grit can be cultivated through deliberate practice, purposeful goal-setting, and the right kind of parenting and organizational culture. A paradigm shifting book with enormous practical implications for anyone who works with people trying to achieve.