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Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People

Angela Duckworth: The Gritty Road to Growth

Mar 20, 2024
Angela Duckworth discusses her 'three boxes' model for human behavior, efficient research techniques using Google Scholar, and navigating generational differences in the age of technology with Guy Kawasaki. They also explore the impact of changing situations on personal growth and share insights on understanding human behavior and bias. Angela shares a touching story of her mother's late artistic passion rediscovery, highlighting the transformational power within us all.
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  • Embrace the 'Hard Thing Rule' for growth, encouraging perseverance in challenging pursuits.
  • Acknowledge the roles of talent, grit, and luck in success, emphasizing external influences.

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Angela's Hard Thing Rule and Lessons on Passion

Angela Duckworth discusses her 'Hard Thing Rule,' where individuals are encouraged to pursue challenging activities that involve true practice and commitment. She shares the importance of allowing individuals to choose their own hard thing, highlighting the case of her daughter quitting the viola to pursue a different passion. Angela emphasizes that the essence of grit is not about never quitting but about finishing what you start and learning to choose the right hard thing.

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