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The Psychology Podcast
Best of Series: The Power of Passion and Perseverance With Angela Duckworth
Nov 23, 2023
49:43
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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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- Grit is defined as passion and perseverance for long-term goals, separate from self-control.
- Achievement is a product of skill and effort, with effort counting twice in building skill.
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The Emergence of Grit
Angela Duckworth explains that the idea of grit emerged from her interviews with high achievers in various domains. She found that highly successful individuals consistently displayed great effort towards a goal and had a stable, enduring passion for that goal. This led her to define grit as passion and perseverance for long-term goals.
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