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How to Get More Grit in Your Life

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What Are Paragons of Grit?

Duckworth has identified four traits that gritty people have in abundance. Interest, practice, purpose, and hope are among them. She says grit can be taught or learned; it's a matter of intentionally choosing to do so. We'll hear later how she calculates this score.

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