Angela Lee Duckworth: I could talk with you about this for hours and hours. If you want to learn more about how to cultivate grit, Angela's organization Character Lab is worth a visit. Every week, she and her team post tips and resources about grit on characterlab.com. Carol Dweck has written a book called Mindset, the new psychology of success. She focuses on the growth mindset, which is such a key element in this quality of grittiness.
What does it take to persevere and succeed, not just in our careers but in all aspects of our lives? For psychologist Angela Duckworth, the answer can be summed up in one concept: grit. She explains the ingredients in grit and the experiences that make one person persist where another gives up — and offers concrete steps to instill grit early in life and sustain it.
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