Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
My favorite thing about this book is that it’s full of real stories from real people, which is a really engaging way to uncover the central truths about the roots of success. While some of the concepts on the surface seem obvious or like common knowledge, the level of introspection and the interwoven data provide real insight into the power of perseverance. Between the evidentiary support and the powerful anecdotes, this book is a wonderful exploration of the role of talent vs. grit when it comes to success.
Author: Angela Duckworth
Website: https://angeladuckworth.com/grit-book/
About the book: In this instant New York Times bestseller, pioneering psychologist Angela Duckworth shows anyone striving to succeed—be it parents, students, educators, athletes, or business people—that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent but a special blend of passion and persistence she calls “grit.” Why do some people succeed and others fail? Sharing new insights from her landmark research, Angela explains why talent is hardly a guarantor of success. Winningly personal, insightful, and even life-changing, Grit is a book about what goes through your head when you fall down, and how that—not talent or luck—makes all the difference.
