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Grit
- Author
- Angela Duckworth
- Narrator
- Angela Duckworth
- Publisher
- Ebury Publishing
- Publish Date
- 5 May 2016
- Run Time
- 9 hours 21 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
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What to expect
Brought to you by Penguin.
Unlock the key to success with the inspirational, multi-million-copy bestseller from the pioneering psychologist.
THE NO.1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
AS SEEN ON THE MEL ROBBINS PODCAST
Why do some people achieve extraordinary results while others, who are just as talented, fall short?
In her acclaimed, multi-million-copy bestseller, Grit, award-winning psychologist Angela Duckworth takes us on an eye-opening journey to discover the true qualities that lead to success.
Using case studies from her own childhood upbringing to her extensive research studying the psychology of success in sports and business, Duckworth reveals that talent is not what makes humans more likely to succeed. Instead, it’s a powerful combination of passion and perseverance – what she calls ‘grit’.
Drawing on cutting-edge research and real-world stories, Grit reveals:
- What ‘grit’ is and why it matters
- How grit can be learned, regardless of IQ or circumstances
- Why stubbornness is a key characteristic of gritty people
- How to develop lifelong purpose and passion
- And so much more
Personal, powerful, and empowering, Grit is the inspiring and practical guide that will show you how to develop the resilience, focus and determination needed to succeed.
Praise for GRIT:
‘Persuasive and fascinating’ Malcom Gladwell, bestselling author of Outliers
‘This book will change your life.’ Dan Heath, bestselling co-author of Made to Stick and Decisive
‘For anyone hoping to work smarter or live better, GRIT is an essential - and perhaps life-changing - read.’ Daniel H. Pink, author of Drive and To Sell is Human
'Impressively fresh and original' Susan Cain, bestselling author of Quiet
‘With a mix of masterful storytelling and the latest science, she shows that perseverance and passion matter at least as much as talent and intelligence.’ Arianna Huffington, bestselling author of Thrive
‘Utterly captivating, inspiring and original… Once you pick up GRIT, you won't be able to tear yourself away.’ Amy Cuddy, Harvard Business School professor and author of Presence
© Angela Duckworth 2016 (P) Penguin Audio 2016
Critics Review
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GRIT is a persuasive and fascinating response to the cult of IQ fundamentalism. Duckworth reminds us that it is character and perseverance that set the successful apart.
Malcolm Gladwell
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Impressively fresh and original … GRIT scrubs away preconceptions about how far our potential can take us. And it solves the riddle of how those not likely to succeed in fact do. Buy this, send copies to your friends, and tell the world that there is, in fact, hope. We can all dazzle.
Susan Cain, New York Times bestselling author
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At a time when our collective notion of success has shrunk to the point of being unrecognizable, Angela Duckworth arrives to restore it. With a mix of masterful storytelling and the latest science, she shows that perseverance and passion matter at least as much as talent and intelligence. And far from simply urging us to work harder for the sake of working harder, Grit offers a truly sane perspective: that true success comes when we devote ourselves to endeavors that give us joy and purpose.
Arianna Huffington, bestselling author of Thrive
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This book will change your life. Fascinating, rigorous, and practical, Grit is destined to be a classic in the literature of success.
Dan Heath, bestselling co-author of Made to Stick, Switch and Decisive
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Angela Duckworth has written a contemporary classic - a clarifying and deeply-researched book in the tradition of Stephen Covey and Carol Dweck. For anyone hoping to work smarter or live better, GRIT is an essential - and perhaps life-changing - read.
Daniel H. Pink, author of Drive and To Sell is Human
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Utterly captivating, inspiring and original.For those of us who are not blessed with the easy confidence that comes from being a 'natural', Duckworth offers the science showing how staying committed to a task will eventually persuade others we were born to it. Once you pick up GRIT, you won't be able to tear yourself away.
Amy Cuddy, Harvard Business School professor and author of PRESENCE
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I kept wanting to read this book aloud - to my child, my husband, to everyone I care about. There are no shortcuts to greatness, it's true. But there is a roadmap, and you are holding it.
Amanda Ripley, New York Times bestselling author
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Details
- Author
- Angela Duckworth
- Narrator
- Angela Duckworth
- Duration
- 9 hours 21 minutes
- Release Date
- 5 May 2016
- ISBN
- 9781473529373
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Ebury Publishing
- Genre
- Assertiveness, motivation, self-esteem and positive mental attitude, Advice on careers and achieving success, Management: leadership and motivation
Synopsis
Brought to you by Penguin.Unlock the key to success with the inspirational, multi-million-copy bestseller from the pioneering psychologist.THE NO.1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAS SEEN ON THE MEL ROBBINS PODCASTWhy do some people achieve extraordinary results while others, who are just as talented, fall short?In her acclaimed, multi-million-copy bestseller, Grit, award-winning psychologist Angela Duckworth takes us on an eye-opening journey to discover the true qualities that lead to success.Using case studies from her own childhood upbringing to her extensive research studying the psychology of success in sports and business, Duckworth reveals that talent is not what makes humans more likely to succeed. Instead, it’s a powerful combination of passion and perseverance – what she calls ‘grit’.Drawing on cutting-edge research and real-world stories, Grit reveals:What ‘grit’ is and why it mattersHow grit can be learned, regardless of IQ or circumstancesWhy stubbornness is a key characteristic of gritty peopleHow to develop lifelong purpose and passionAnd so much morePersonal, powerful, and empowering, Grit is the inspiring and practical guide that will show you how to develop the resilience, focus and determination needed to succeed.Praise for GRIT:‘Persuasive and fascinating’ Malcom Gladwell, bestselling author of Outliers‘This book will change your life.’ Dan Heath, bestselling co-author of Made to Stick and Decisive‘For anyone hoping to work smarter or live better, GRIT is an essential - and perhaps life-changing - read.’ Daniel H. Pink, author of Drive and To Sell is Human'Impressively fresh and original' Susan Cain, bestselling author of Quiet‘With a mix of masterful storytelling and the latest science, she shows that perseverance and passion matter at least as much as talent and intelligence.’ Arianna Huffington, bestselling author of Thrive‘Utterly captivating, inspiring and original… Once you pick up GRIT, you won't be able to tear yourself away.’ Amy Cuddy, Harvard Business School professor and author of Presence© Angela Duckworth 2016 (P) Penguin Audio 2016
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