Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson The Importance of Grit with Angela Duckworth
Feb 4, 2019
Dr. Angela Duckworth, a psychologist and bestselling author, dives into the concept of grit—combining passion and perseverance—as the key to success. She reflects on her journey to understanding grit, its origins in her upbringing, and the balance between passion and purpose. Duckworth emphasizes the role of supportive relationships in building resilience and offers strategies for developing self-control. She critiques education systems that neglect authentic interest discovery and suggests reforms to cultivate grit in students.
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Volunteering Sparked Her Purpose
- Angela describes volunteering in high school and working with kids in college as formative.
- Those experiences steered her toward studying motivation and education.
Both Components Matter Equally
- Passion and perseverance perform comparably on predicting success in samples like West Point.
- Together they predict outcomes better than either alone.
Grit Is Tied To Purpose Over Pleasure
- Gritty people orient toward purpose and engagement more than pleasure.
- They prioritize meaning and flow over hedonic comfort.