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Books by Angela Duckworth mentioned on podcasts
Angela Duckworth and her book Grit have been referenced across several podcast episodes discussing perseverance, talent, and public feedback. On an episode of Freakonomics Radio, Stephen Dubner and the host discussed Duckworth's book, noting that she is a research psychologist at the University of Pennsylvania who wrote about persistence under the title Grit, The Power of Passion and Perseverance, and they connected her literature to the famous Winston Churchill quote on grit. On multiple episodes of No Stupid Questions, Duckworth herself reflected on writing the book. She shared that the fundamental idea was challenging the notion that greatness stems purely from talent, noted that she wrote about her own daughters before they were old enough to give permission, and mentioned her past practice of reading Amazon reviews, a habit she ultimately abandoned because she found it unhealthy. Furthermore, co-host Mike Maughan repeatedly introduced Duckworth across episodes by highlighting her authorship of the book alongside their discussions on curiosity and perspective.
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Grit
Grit by Angela Duckworth is a popular exploration of passion, perseverance, and the long-term pursuit of difficult goals.
Discussed“And that, of course, this led me to study grit. I say, of course, maybe not of course, but for me, the distinction between the quality and quantity of time on task”
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GRIT The Power of PASSION and PERSEVERANCE
Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth is a psychology book that argues sustained passion and perseverance are far more vital to long-term success than innate talent.
Recommended“Angela Duckworth, who's a professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, she's also the founder and CEO of Character Lab and the author of the number one New York Times best-selling book Grit, The Power of Passion and Perseverance.”
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The Power of Passion and Perseverance
Angela Duckworth's bestselling book explores the psychological traits behind success, arguing that passion and long-term perseverance, or grit, matter more than raw talent.
Recommended“Angela Duckworth, who's a professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, she's also the founder and CEO of Character Lab and the author of the number one New York Times best-selling book Grit, The Power of Passion and Perseverance.”
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Situated
Situated by Angela Duckworth is an insightful exploration of how immediate environments, surrounding people, and physical places profoundly shape personal behavior and long-term success.
Discussed“Her latest book is Situated, Find the People and Places that Bring Out Your Best, which is our topic for today.”
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