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Angela Duckworth, PhD, is a psychologist, a MacArthur Fellow, and the Rosa Lee and Egbert Chang Professor at the University of Pennsylvania. Duckworth’s TED talk is among the most viewed of all time.
“If you read one book, make it this one.”
The #1 bestselling author of Grit reveals the hidden power of our situations to shape who we are and what we can achieve—and four essential strategies anyone can pursue to create a situation that brings out their best.
I STUDY the personal qualities and situational affordances that support achievement and well-being.
". . . persuasive and fascinating .”
In this instant New York Times bestseller, Angela Duckworth shows anyone striving to succeed that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent, but a special blend of passion and persistence she calls “grit.”
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