The Psychology Podcast Best of Series: The Power of Passion and Perseverance With Angela Duckworth
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Nov 23, 2023 
Angela Duckworth, researcher and author on grit and perseverance, discusses her background in psychology and her interest in studying the relationship between talent and effort. They also delve into the genetic influence on human behavior and characteristics, the concept of equifinality in achieving goals, and measuring grit while acknowledging criticism in the field of science.
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Angela's Path to Psychology
- Angela Duckworth's early interest in helping others led her to education.
- She realized psychological science was key to understanding student effort and achievement.
The Genesis of Grit
- Grit, defined as passion and perseverance for long-term goals, emerged from Duckworth's interviews with high achievers.
- She discovered that high achievers' goals remain consistent, even if their tactics change.
Superordinate Goals and Grit
- Grit focuses on superordinate goals, the highest-level goals that provide life meaning.
- These goals are abstract and allow for multiple paths (equifinality) to achieve them.