Summary and Analysis of Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

Based on the Book by Angela Duckworth

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Psychology, Applied Psychology, Reference & Language, Study Aids, Book Notes, Self Help, Self Improvement, Success
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Author: Worth Books ISBN: 9781504043779
Publisher: Worth Books Publication: January 31, 2017
Imprint: Worth Books Language: English
Author: Worth Books
ISBN: 9781504043779
Publisher: Worth Books
Publication: January 31, 2017
Imprint: Worth Books
Language: English

So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of Grit tells you what you need to know—before or after you read Angela Duckworth’s book.
 
Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader.
 
This short summary and analysis of Grit by Angela Duckworth includes:
 

  • Historical context
  • Chapter-by-chapter summaries
  • Important quotes
  • Fascinating trivia
  • Glossary of terms
  • Supporting material to enhance your understanding of the original work

 
About Angela Duckworth’s Grit:
 
Psychologist Angela Duckworth blows the lid off of theories that suggest IQ and socioeconomic status are the sole predictors of success. Not intellectually gifted, according to her traditional, Asian-American father, Duckworth nevertheless became a MacArthur “Genius.” Winning the award led her to reflect upon the qualities that got her there: perseverance and passion.
 
Interviewing dozens of the world’s winners, Duckworth ventures into the playing fields of achievement, speaking with CEOs and coaches, and visits West Point, competitive swim teams, and even the National Spelling Bee to discover the common threads.
 
Pulling from history, as well as cutting-edge neuroscience and behavioral science, Grit offers tips and advice for everyone—from parents to athletes to entrepreneurs—about how getting gritty can help you to succeed.
 
The summary and analysis in this ebook are intended to complement your reading experience and bring you closer to a great work of nonfiction.
 

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So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of Grit tells you what you need to know—before or after you read Angela Duckworth’s book.
 
Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader.
 
This short summary and analysis of Grit by Angela Duckworth includes:
 

 
About Angela Duckworth’s Grit:
 
Psychologist Angela Duckworth blows the lid off of theories that suggest IQ and socioeconomic status are the sole predictors of success. Not intellectually gifted, according to her traditional, Asian-American father, Duckworth nevertheless became a MacArthur “Genius.” Winning the award led her to reflect upon the qualities that got her there: perseverance and passion.
 
Interviewing dozens of the world’s winners, Duckworth ventures into the playing fields of achievement, speaking with CEOs and coaches, and visits West Point, competitive swim teams, and even the National Spelling Bee to discover the common threads.
 
Pulling from history, as well as cutting-edge neuroscience and behavioral science, Grit offers tips and advice for everyone—from parents to athletes to entrepreneurs—about how getting gritty can help you to succeed.
 
The summary and analysis in this ebook are intended to complement your reading experience and bring you closer to a great work of nonfiction.
 

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