Grit Work

In this must-listen book for anyone striving to succeed, pioneering psychologist Angela Duckworth shows parents, educators, students, and businesspeople - both seasoned and new - that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent but a focused persistence called "grit". Why do some people succeed and others fail? Sharing new insights from her landmark research on grit, MacArthur "genius" Angela Duckworth explains why talent is hardly a guarantor of success.

Philip Seymour Hoffman was one of the most brilliant, mercurial actors of his generation—a performer capable of unspeakable tenderness and unflinching ugliness, often within the same scene. From his breakout roles in Boogie Nights and The Talented Mr. Ripley to his Oscar-winning performance in Capote and his devastating work in The Master and Synecdoche, New York, Hoffman carved a path through modern cinema unlike anyone else. Nothing Left to Perform traces the shape of that path—its peaks, spirals, vanishing points—and lingers inside the contradictions that defined him. This is not a...

Big dreams start at home plate. This powerful collection features 28 all-time greats who didn’t just play baseball—they changed it. From historic trailblazers to modern sluggers, each chapter introduces a legendary player who showed how far focus, hustle, and determination can go. Each story includes a life lesson, best moments, fun facts, and mini bio Features male and female players across generations Perfect for ages 8–13, especially fans of Little League and MLB Great way to inspire perseverance, self-discipline, and goal-settingBaseball teaches more than sports—it teaches life....

In a world that rewards quick results, few qualities are more powerful than the ability to stay the course. Building Grit and Determination is your complete guide to developing the mental toughness, resilience, and perseverance needed to achieve long-term success. Packed with proven strategies, psychological insights, and actionable steps, this book will help you strengthen your willpower, overcome obstacles, and transform challenges into opportunities for growth. Whether you want to advance in your career, improve your health, or achieve personal milestones, grit is the skill that will ...

Why do naturally talented people frequently fail to reach their potential while other far less gifted individuals go on to achieve amazing things? The secret to outstanding achievement is not talent but a passionate persistence. In other words, grit. MacArthur Genius Award-winning psychologist Angela Duckworth shares fascinating new revelations about who succeeds in life and why.

Let’s skip the sugarcoating: today’s kids are drowning in praise, cushions, and participation trophies—and it’s making them weaker. Your Kid’s Not Special is a blunt, unsentimental manifesto for parents who are done playing the emotional butler. If you’re tired of tiptoeing around tantrums, negotiating chores like you’re handling a hostage crisis, and watching other people’s kids treat adults like waitstaff, this book is your rallying cry. This isn’t about being mean. It’s about being honest. Each chapter dismantles a modern parenting myth—like the cult of self-esteem,...

To ArcelorMittal Steel, Eliese is known as #6691: Utility Worker, but this was never her dream. Fresh out of college, eager to leave behind her conservative hometown and come to terms with her Christian roots, Eliese found herself applying for a job at the local steel mill. The mill is everything she was trying to escape, but it's also her only shot at financial security in an economically devastated and forgotten part of America. In Rust, Eliese brings the listener inside the belly of the mill and the middle American upbringing that brought her there in the first place.

Imagine for a moment that you are a different person, confident that you can effectively manage every problem that life throws at you. Visualize what your life could be like if you had the mental determination to perform at 100 percent. This book is an excellent guide to acquiring that trait we call mental toughness, a crucial asset in facing life's difficulties. Its purpose is simple: to show you the actions, habits and the right mindset that can open your life to the achievement of ambitious goals.

Are you ready to harness the power of empathy without sacrificing your well-being? In "Fearless Empathy," you'll embark on a transformative journey through a comprehensive journal and worksheet, integrating exercises from seven groundbreaking books to help you navigate life's challenges with confidence and compassion.Drawing from "Set Smart Boundaries," learn how to protect your empathy, assert your needs, and build self-esteem to achieve your goals without being used or depleted. From "Master Mindful No," discover techniques to filter distractions, overcome manipulation, and banish fear ...

Overcome Your Toughest Foe — Yourself — And Achieve Epic Success! In 100 Days of Epic, top mindset and optimal performance expert Meridith Alexander lays out a clear and impactful step-by-step 100 day strategy for significantly transforming your success and overall satisfaction so that you can achieve things not only professionally, but in all aspects of your life that previously might have seemed impossible. Love accountability? Then you will be thrilled to see the “gamified” option where you download your tracker, collect your points and GO! Not your Mama’s approach to personal ...

Albert Einstein is known as a genius. But as a child, he was a late developer and couldn't find a teaching job after graduation.

What if peak performance didn't mean sacrificing your health, your relationships, or your sanity? For years, we've been sold the same broken formula: wake up earlier, hustle harder, push through exhaustion. But what if everything you've been taught about productivity and performance is actually working against your biology? In today's hyper-competitive world, most high achievers find themselves trapped in a frustrating cycle of diminishing returns—more stress, less energy, and results that fall short of their potential. It's not a lack of motivation. It's a mismatch between your biology ...

Melissa Oxford is a widow with a ranch, an orange grove, a goat-obsessed ten-year-old, and not enough time. She doesn't have time to make friends. She doesn't have time to stop and chat, and she definitely does not have time for a boyfriend. Which is fine, because Cary Nakamura is far from being a boy. Cary's the man who helped Melissa plant her trees. The friend who keeps offering advice, even when she's is too stubborn to take it. He's also the man who kissed Melissa in broad daylight on a sidewalk in Metlin, California, smack in the face of God and everyone.

In the face of hardship, you need perseverance and determination. You need grit. But how do you build it? This book explores how you can persist in difficult situations. You'll learn how to convince yourself to do hard things, find support in trying circumstances, and know when you're pushing yourself too hard. This volume includes the work of: Angela Duckworth, Misty Copeland, Shannon Huffman Polson, and Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic.

How do you develop a hard-work ethic? Hardworking Ninja finds out you have to value a hard-work ethic first! Find out what happens in this new Ninja Life Hacks story about working hard.

In 1897, an on-field tragedy nearly killed the game of football in Georgia, until an unlikely heroine came to its defense. Inspired by historical events.

Seventeen-year-old Darcy Prentiss has long held the title of "town slut". She knows how to have a good time, sure, but she isn't doing anything all the guys haven't done. But when you're a girl with a reputation, every little thing that happens seems to keep people whispering - especially when your ex-best friend goes missing. But if anyone were to look closer at Darcy, they'd realize there's a lot more going on beneath the surface.

This book is about providing you with guidelines in the proceeding chapters that can help you develop a "grit" mentality to achieve the goals you are trying to accomplish. It is a handy tool that is targeted to all audiences, especially those who are not blessed with an obvious talent for something but can still find a way to outwork, outsmart, and outperform those who do have talent and academic intelligence.