Grit

The Power of Passion and Perseverance

De: Angela Duckworth

Narrado por: Angela Duckworth

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.” “Inspiration for non-geniuses everywhere” (People).

The daughter of a scientist who frequently noted her lack of “genius,” Angela Duckworth is now a celebrated researcher and professor. It was her early eye-opening stints in teaching, business consulting, and neuroscience that led to her hypothesis about what really drives success: not genius, but a unique combination of passion and long-term perseverance.

In Grit, she takes us 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.

“Duckworth’s ideas about the cultivation of tenacity have clearly changed some lives for the better” (The New York Times Book Review). Among Grit’s most valuable insights: any effort you make ultimately counts twice toward your goal; grit can be learned, regardless of IQ or circumstances; when it comes to child-rearing, neither a warm embrace nor high standards will work by themselves; how to trigger lifelong interest; the magic of the Hard Thing Rule; and so much more. 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. This is “a fascinating tour of the psychological research on success” (The Wall Street Journal).

The Soul of The Super Achievers

I have been studying ways to improve myself and my kids for almost a decade. I've read and listened to many books that talked about grit. And I searched many times for "Angela Duckworth and grit". Well, what a beautiful surprise to find this excellent book and to listen to it twice already, in the month of its release. Angela Duckworth is the main scientist that studies GRIT. And in this book she delivers all her knowledge in a very profound yet comprehensive way.
But, instead of writing only about grit and her researches, she goes beyond and talks about play, deliberate practice, flow and many other important topics of the psychology of success.
I will try to highlight the message, but I recommend you to read the book at least once.
Grit is a consistency of effort and practice. A gritty person have the attitude of never giving up, have an obsession and go for it, try to be the best in the world and always search for ways to improve; A gritty person has passion and perseverance.
Having grit is better than having talent (but better to have both). To have grit is to have a laser bean focus (specially on your weaknesses) to achieve what you desire, to get feedback from others and from yourself and use it to make adjustments to be more competent.
A terrific book with plenty of sound advices. Read it and share with others that the ultimate book of success has arrived.

Good stories, difficult to justify a full book

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It really is a very interesting book with many great points and stories. However, it's just not enough for a full book.

WOW!!!

This book is an absolute must read for anyone planning to be the best them possible!

Life altering - motivating - absolutely thrilling!!!

I highly recommend this book If you want to excel or need a motivating book just to pull out of a slump. I really like how the author points out how far one can succeed by simply never giving up and regardless of your background if you are the grittiest and motivated to be the best you will be

excellent book!

Great research told through very effective and relevant vignettes. applicable in all aspects of life, both personally and professionally enhancing.

Excellent read

I really enjoyed this book. Have been hearing about it for a long time and glad I finally read it.

Great book!

Great read, especially for people who feel like giving up because things are not working out right away.

A ton of self discovery

I didn’t know what to expect when I started this book. I liked the title and thought that I would give it a listen. I found myself addicted to it. I spent 2 straight days listen while walking, driving and working. There were many moments I identified processes I’ve implemented in my own life not knowing it was even a process. What a wonderful read and self discovery.

Very well written and information

This is a book that my kids and coworkers should 100% read/listen to. So many powerful topics and lessons taught. Can’t wait to share this with others.

The push every person needs

Amazing, deep and motivational book. Definetly the push we all need to keep our path and if we feel like falling, being able to stand up