The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish

#109 Angela Duckworth: Grit and Human Behavior

Apr 20, 2021

Angela Duckworth, a renowned psychology professor at the University of Pennsylvania and CEO of Character Lab, dives deep into the fascinating concepts of grit and human behavior. She discusses whether our actions are driven by innate traits or situational factors, revealing how mindsets shape our success. Duckworth explores the importance of resilience in the face of challenges, the realities of effective practice versus mere hours logged, and the power of personal rules in achieving our goals. Her insights can transform the way we approach growth and perseverance.

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Angela Duckworth

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Our behavior is influenced by subconscious factors, and raising our self-awareness can help us shape our responses to different situations.

Both genetics and life experiences play significant roles in shaping human behavior, and it is important to acknowledge the interaction between our personality and the circumstances we find ourselves in.

Instead of simply following a passion, it is more helpful to actively explore different interests, allow relationships with our passions to evolve, and embrace the process of self-discovery and growth, while also cultivating grit in pursuit of our goals.

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The Power of the Subconscious Mind

Our behavior and emotions are influenced by subconscious factors that operate below our conscious awareness. Having conscious conversations with ourselves and exploring our thoughts and emotions can bring these subconscious processes to light. By raising our self-awareness, we can gain insights into what motivates our behavior and make conscious choices to shape our responses to different situations.

Maintaining Underdog Mindset

01:37

10,000 hour rule

03:29

Self efficacy is believing you can do anything if you tried

01:41

Rules for success

03:12

Intro

2min

The Dynamics of Behavior: Personality vs. Situation

6min

The Unconscious Mind: Understanding Behavior Beyond Awareness

2min

Mindset and Agency: Navigating Challenges

18min

Navigating Challenges and Building Resilience

22min

Reevaluating the 10,000 Hour Rule: Quality Over Quantity in Practice

2min

Defining Personal Rules for Success

9min

Angela Duckworth is the Rosa Lee and Egbert Chang Professor of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania and the Founder and CEO of Character Lab, a not-for-profit whose mission is to advance the science and practice of character development. She’s also the author of Grit, a New York Timesbestseller that examines why some people succeed and others fail, and why talent is hardly a guarantor of success. Angela and Shane discuss whether human behavior is constant or circumstantial, the mindsets that help us succeed in life, developing our passion, and personal rules for success.

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The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish

#109 Angela Duckworth: Grit and Human Behavior

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The Power of the Subconscious Mind

The interplay between nature and nurture in human behavior

The importance of developing passion and direction in life

The importance of teaching children about modifying their situation

The significance of deliberate practice and specific feedback for success

Maintaining Underdog Mindset

10,000 hour rule

Self efficacy is believing you can do anything if you tried

Rules for success

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#109 Angela Duckworth: Grit and Human Behavior

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The Power of the Subconscious Mind

The interplay between nature and nurture in human behavior

The importance of developing passion and direction in life

The importance of teaching children about modifying their situation

The significance of deliberate practice and specific feedback for success

Maintaining Underdog Mindset

10,000 hour rule

Self efficacy is believing you can do anything if you tried

Rules for success

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