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Mentioned in 13 episodes
Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
Book • 2018
In this book, Angela Duckworth presents her research on grit, highlighting it as the key factor in achieving outstanding success.
She argues that while talent is important, it is not the sole determinant of success.
Instead, identifying one's passions and following through on commitments with persistence and perseverance are crucial.
The book includes insights from various fields such as education, sports, and business, and features interviews with high achievers like JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon and Seattle Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll.
Duckworth also discusses how grit can be developed and cultivated, both from personal efforts and through the support of others.
She argues that while talent is important, it is not the sole determinant of success.
Instead, identifying one's passions and following through on commitments with persistence and perseverance are crucial.
The book includes insights from various fields such as education, sports, and business, and features interviews with high achievers like JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon and Seattle Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll.
Duckworth also discusses how grit can be developed and cultivated, both from personal efforts and through the support of others.
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Mentioned in 13 episodes
Mentioned by Stephen Dubner as an author who wrote a book about persistence.

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How to Succeed at Failing, Part 3: Grit vs. Quit (Update)
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as a book about the value of persistence and not giving up.


Stephen J. Dubner

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563. How to Succeed at Failing, Part 3: Grit vs. Quit
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as the author of the New York Times bestseller, "Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance."


Scott Galloway

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Grit and Perseverance — with Angela Duckworth
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as a foundational work in behavioral and behavioral economic spheres.


Jordan Harbinger

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752: Angela Duckworth | How to Grow Your Grit
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as a New York Times bestseller and discussed in the podcast.


Ryan Holiday

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Lowercase stoicism Vs. Uppercase Stoicism | Angela Duckworth
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in relation to the concept of grit and its role in success.

Bobby Seagull

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How To Break Through Limitations - Bobby Seagull On Council Estate To Celebrity Mastermind
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in relation to the concept of grit and its importance in achieving goals.


Annie Duke

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Making Smarter Decisions and Knowing When to Walk Away with Annie Duke
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as a book written by 

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Michael Gervais


Angela Duckworth

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How to Cultivate Your Character Strengths | Angela Duckworth
Mentioned by Neil deGrasse Tyson as the author of "Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance".

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Nature or Nurture with Eli Manning and Dr. Angela Duckworth
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in the context of resilience and perseverance.

Mark Pearson-Freeland

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A Fable About Following Your Dream. The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
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in relation to grit and growth mindset.


Dan Siegel

125: Developing the "Yes Brain" in Yourself and Your Kids - with Dan Siegel
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Matheus Soares

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Mentioned by Stephen Dubner as the author of "Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance."

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as the author of the book.


Stephen J. Dubner

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Mentioned by David Heinemeier Hansson in a discussion about grit and perseverance, contrasting it with his previous views.

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