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Podcasts that mention Grit by Angela Duckworth

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Episode: 074 | Ryan Carson | Learn to Code | Treehouse
Published on June 4, 2023
there's a book I'd recommend everybody it's called grit by Angela Duckworth
Ryan recommends this book to the audience and discusses its core concept about the importance of grit for success.
Episode: 086 | A Live Case Study with Physician on FIRE and Allison Goddard
Published on June 2, 2023
but a book that I read recently is called grit by Angela Duckworth I think that just resonated with me because of all this we were talking about
Allison mentions reading this book recently and how its theme of hard work and perseverance resonated with her story.

Freakonomics Radio episodes that mention Grit by Angela Duckworth
Episode: How to Succeed at Failing, Part 3: Grit vs. Quit (Update) | Freakonomics Radio
Published on May 16, 2025
Our friend Angela Duckworth, a research psychologist at the University of Pennsylvania, wrote a book about this. It's called Grit, the power of passion and perseverance.
The host mentions that their friend Angela Duckworth, a research psychologist, wrote a book about persistence and states its title.
Episode: 569. Do You Need Closure? | Freakonomics Radio
Published on December 21, 2023
Angela, in case you don't know, is a research psychologist at the University of Pennsylvania and author of the book Grit.
During the episode, the host introduces Angela Duckworth, highlighting that she is a research psychologist at the University of Pennsylvania and the author of the book 'Grit'. This introduction gives context to her expertise and role in the discussion.
Episode: 563. How to Succeed at Failing, Part 3: Grit vs. Quit | Freakonomics Radio
Published on October 26, 2023
Our friend Angela Duckworth, a research psychologist at the University of Pennsylvania, wrote a book about this. It's called Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance.
In this segment, the host highlights that Angela Duckworth, a research psychologist, authored a book titled 'Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance,' which explores the significance of persistence.
Episode: Chris Bosh: “This Didn’t End the Way It’s Supposed to End.” | Freakonomics Radio | Bonus Episode
Published on January 23, 2023
and that's how I discovered your book grit and oh man grit every day that is Bosh talking to the author of grit Angela Duckworth
Chris Bosh mentions discovering Angela Duckworth's book 'Grit' after his coach gifted it to him.
Episode: This Is Your Brain on Pollution (Update) | Freakonomics Radio | Episode 472
Published on January 19, 2023
Angela Duckworth is a psychologist at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia; she's the author of the book 'Grit' and she is my co-host on the no stupid questions podcast, which you should also be listening to.
In this segment, Stephen Dubner introduces Angela Duckworth, highlighting her background as a psychologist and her authorship of the book 'Grit', while also noting her role as a co-host on the podcast 'No Stupid Questions'.
Episode: How to Manage Your Goal Hierarchy | Freakonomics Radio | Episode 458
Published on January 4, 2023
it is hosted by me and Angela Duckworth who teaches psychology at the University of Pennsylvania and she wrote the book grit the power of passion and perseverance
Stephen Dubner introduces Angela Duckworth and mentions her book.

Modern Wisdom episodes that mention Grit by Angela Duckworth
Episode: Why Is Behavioural Genetics A Hated Science? - Dr Stuart Ritchie
Published on October 3, 2022
so um there was this big book in like 20. Angela Duckworth Yes Angela with book um 16 something like that that came out that was that was great It's in every single School in the country everyone loves it like the power of persistence and passion and all that sort of stuff If you look at the studies like it's literally you know it's correlated to 0.9 on a scale of minus one to one It's correlated like 0.9 conscientiousness with conscientiousness
The guest discusses Angela Duckworth's popular book, describing its widespread influence and the concept of 'grit' as persistence and passion, and critiques its empirical overlap with conscientiousness.

My First Million episodes that mention Grit by Angela Duckworth
Episode: How Roger Federer Became The First Tennis Billionaire (#367)
Published on September 27, 2022
it's called um there's this awesome book by this woman named Angela Duckworth called grit
One host mentions this book by Angela Duckworth in the context of explaining the trait of delayed gratification, illustrated by the marshmallow test.
Episode: My First Million featuring Stu Iverson - February 26, 2020
Published on February 26, 2020
Angela Duckworth would call it grit right what this guy has right like when I read that book all I could think about was Tyson Fury
The host mentions the concept of 'grit' and attributes it to Angela Duckworth, referencing her book in the context of Tyson Fury's mental toughness and comeback story.

No Stupid Questions episodes that mention Grit by Angela Duckworth
Episode: 221. Why Are We So Pessimistic? | No Stupid Questions
Published on November 28, 2024
Research psychologist Angela Duckworth (author of "Grit") and tech and sports executive Mike Maughan really like to ask people questions, and they believe there’s no such thing as a stupid one.
In this episode, Angela Duckworth, the author of 'Grit', shares insights alongside Mike Maughan, emphasizing their belief that all questions hold value.
Episode: 218. Why Do Parents Overshare on Social Media? | No Stupid Questions
Published on November 4, 2024
I will say that I probably should have done this more myself; I wrote a lot about my own daughters in Grit before they were old enough to really give me permission to do that, so maybe I should have taken a page out of the Taylor Swift parenting playbook myself.
Angela Duckworth reflects on her own actions, mentioning she wrote about her daughters in her book 'Grit' before they were old enough to consent. She uses this as an example of potentially problematic sharing, and ponders if she should have followed a different approach.
Episode: 217. What Happens When You Put on a Costume? | No Stupid Questions
Published on October 28, 2024
Like, there was a time where I would read my Amazon reviews—I'm no longer in that time, not just because my book came out a million years ago, but also because I have found it to not be a healthy exercise to read Amazon reviews—good or bad.
Angela Duckworth reflects on her past practice of reading Amazon reviews for her book, 'Grit'. She notes that although she no longer engages in this habit, her experiences have led her to realize that reading reviews, whether positive or negative, is not a healthy exercise.
Episode: 215. Is It Okay to Do the Right Thing for the Wrong Reason? | No Stupid Questions
Published on October 14, 2024
Research psychologist Angela Duckworth (author of "Grit") and tech and sports executive Mike Maughan really like to ask people questions, and they believe there’s no such thing as a stupid one.
In the podcast, Angela Duckworth, known for her book 'Grit', discusses the idea that there are no stupid questions, alongside tech and sports executive Mike Maughan.
Episode: 214. What Does It Take to Survive a Scandal? | No Stupid Questions
Published on October 7, 2024
Research psychologist Angela Duckworth (author of "Grit") and tech and sports executive Mike Maughan really like to ask people questions, and they believe there’s no such thing as a stupid one.
In the podcast, Angela Duckworth, known for her book 'Grit', is introduced alongside Mike Maughan as they delve into interesting questions, emphasizing that no question is too simple or silly.
Episode: 212. When Do You Become an Adult? | No Stupid Questions
Published on September 23, 2024
Research psychologist Angela Duckworth (author of "Grit") and tech and sports executive Mike Maughan really like to ask people questions, and they believe there’s no such thing as a stupid one.
In this episode, the hosts discuss the concept of asking questions, with Angela Duckworth being introduced as the author of the influential book 'Grit,' which explores the power of passion and perseverance.
Episode: 205. Where Do Values Come From? | No Stupid Questions
Published on July 29, 2024
When you talk about grit, the question of values is, I think, pretty much front and center. But since you, Mike, unlike me, have actually worked in the real world...
Angela Duckworth refers to her own book, 'Grit', while discussing the concept of values. She emphasizes its relevance to the ongoing conversation, highlighting that she has authored 'Grit', which ties into the themes being discussed in the episode.
Episode: 204. What Happens When You’re Cut Off From All Human Contact? | No Stupid Questions
Published on July 22, 2024
First of all, I actually think we would both have a decent chance because I think that you have enormous grit. And I'm not just trying to go off your book.
Mike refers to Angela's book, 'Grit', while discussing their chances of survival on a deserted island, implying that she exemplifies the perseverance described in her work.
Episode: 203. Do You Need a Hug? | No Stupid Questions
Published on July 15, 2024
Research psychologist Angela Duckworth (author of "Grit") and tech and sports executive Mike Maughan really like to ask people questions, and they believe there’s no such thing as a stupid one.
In this episode, Angela Duckworth, known for her book 'Grit', discusses her work as a research psychologist, alongside tech and sports executive Mike Maughan, emphasizing their belief that all questions are valid.
Episode: 199. What Makes a Good Gathering? | No Stupid Questions
Published on June 12, 2024
We did read Grit for that!
During a remote meeting, Mike, one of the hosts of the podcast, noted that his book club read 'Grit', written by Angela Duckworth, who co-hosts the show.
I will say in the seven years of all these books, no book has come up more frequently in subsequent discussions, whether we're reading science fiction or poetry or about race relations or really boring non-fiction books about passion and perseverance, or an amazing book called Grit, somehow—not that it comes up every time; I'm not overstating it—but it comes up more frequently than any other book.
In a discussion about various books they've encountered over the years, Mike highlights that the book 'Grit' has been mentioned more frequently than any other title, emphasizing its significance across diverse topics, even in unconventional genres.
Episode: 196. What’s Wrong With Being a Little Neurotic? | No Stupid Questions
Published on May 20, 2024
Research psychologist Angela Duckworth (author of "Grit") and tech and sports executive Mike Maughan really like to ask people questions, and they believe there’s no such thing as a stupid one.
In the podcast, Angela Duckworth, who authored 'Grit', is introduced as a research psychologist alongside Mike Maughan. They emphasize the importance of asking questions, asserting that there are no stupid ones.
Episode: 193. Are You as Conscientious as You Think You Are? | No Stupid Questions
Published on April 29, 2024
And Mike, as you know, I wrote a book on grit.
Angela Duckworth mentions that she authored a book titled 'Grit', discussing how the concepts from the book relate to conscientiousness.
Episode: 184. Are You Doing Too Much? | No Stupid Questions
Published on February 26, 2024
Yeah, I don't know if that accounts for his living to 100, but oh my gosh! He loved grit!
Podcast host Angela shares that a person named Tim Beck 'loved grit', suggesting a connection to her own book, although it is not explicitly mentioned in this context.
Episode: 177. What Does Success Look Like? | No Stupid Questions
Published on January 8, 2024
Research psychologist Angela Duckworth (author of "Grit") and tech and sports executive Mike Maughan really like to ask people questions, and they believe there’s no such thing as a stupid one.
Angela Duckworth, a research psychologist and the author of 'Grit', is introduced in the podcast along with tech and sports executive Mike Maughan, as they explore the importance of asking questions without judgment.
Episode: 175. Why Is Astrology So Popular? | No Stupid Questions
Published on December 18, 2023
Yeah, many, many years ago, my book club flew out to Philadelphia to spend a day with you and talk through grit, right?
In this segment, Mike Maughan recalls that his book club visited Philadelphia to meet with Angela Duckworth and have a discussion about her book 'Grit'.
Episode: 174. What’s the Point of I.Q. Testing? | No Stupid Questions
Published on December 11, 2023
Research psychologist Angela Duckworth (author of "Grit") and tech and sports executive Mike Maughan really like to ask people questions, and they believe there’s no such thing as a stupid one.
In this episode, co-host Angela Duckworth is introduced along with Mike Maughan while discussing their penchant for asking questions. Duckworth is noted as the author of the book "Grit."
Episode: 173. How Important Is Your Choice of Words? | No Stupid Questions
Published on December 4, 2023
I once gave a talk on grit for my book tour, and I was very nervous because I had never really given a book tour talk. I was like, 'What the hell is that?'
Angela Duckworth recounts her experience of giving a talk on 'grit' during her book tour, expressing her nervousness and confusion about the concept of a book tour talk.
Episode: 169. Can We Disagree Better? | No Stupid Questions
Published on October 30, 2023
So, I guess the most personal thing for me would be, you know, in my research on grit, I got very taken with the idea that high achievers are people who are kind of indomitable in their will, and they are obsessive in their pursuit of a single goal. So, what's very hard for me is to then be criticized for this research.
Angela Duckworth shares her experience with her research on 'Grit', discussing how she is affected by criticism related to her work. This links to the episode's theme of disagreement and reflects her dedication to the topic.
Episode: Does Your DNA Determine Your Weight? | No Stupid Questions | Episode 163
Published on September 18, 2023
Research psychologist Angela Duckworth (author of "Grit") and tech and sports executive Mike Maughan really like to ask people questions, and they believe there’s no such thing as a stupid one.
Angela Duckworth, a research psychologist and the author of 'Grit', engages in discussions with tech and sports executive Mike Maughan, emphasizing the value of curiosity and questioning in their conversations.
Episode: How Do You Deal With Big Life Changes? | No Stupid Questions | Episode 155
Published on July 24, 2023
Research psychologist Angela Duckworth (author of "Grit") and tech and sports executive Mike Maughan really like to ask people questions, and they believe there’s no such thing as a stupid one.
Angela Duckworth, the host of the podcast and author of the book 'Grit', discusses the importance of asking questions and the belief that no question is too trivial.
Episode: What Is Fun, Exactly? | No Stupid Questions | Episode 148
Published on May 30, 2023
A few years ago, for my last book, I ended up leaving the world of journalism to play a game for a good chunk of my life. For one year, while I was researching the book, I played a game full-time.
Angela Duckworth, a host of the podcast, references her last book while discussing her immersive experience of playing a game to explore the concept of fun. As noted in the podcast, she is the author of 'Grit', making it the likely title.
Episode: How Can You Stop Comparing Yourself With Other People? (Replay) | No Stupid Questions | Episode 13
Published on January 19, 2023
When you were writing grit you were interacting with a lot of high Achievers
Stephen Dubner mentions Angela Duckworth writing 'grit' while interacting with high achievers.
Episode: Why Is It So Hard to Resist Temptation? | No Stupid Questions | Episode 130
Published on January 19, 2023
You know, I remember when the editor and literary agent convinced me to write Grit.
Angela Duckworth, one of the podcast hosts, talks about her journey to writing her book 'Grit', sharing insights into the encouragement she received from her editor and literary agent.
Episode: What’s the Best Advice You’ve Ever Received? (Replay) | No Stupid Questions | Episode 65
Published on January 13, 2023
I'm Angela Duckworth. I'm Stephen Dubner and you're listening to No Stupid Questions.
In the introduction of the podcast, the host Angela Duckworth introduces herself and mentions being the author of the book "Grit". This moment sets the stage for the discussion to follow.
Episode: How Do You Know When It's Time to Quit? | No Stupid Questions | Episode 29
Published on January 13, 2023
Professor Duckworth you are known to Advocate the power of grit as the subtitle viewer book puts it the power of passion and perseverance
Stephen Dubner refers to Angela Duckworth's book by quoting its subtitle when discussing her advocacy of grit.
Episode: Is It Weird for Adults to Have Imaginary Friends? | No Stupid Questions | Episode 100
Published on January 13, 2023
It's G-R-I-T, but the point is, oftentimes in these very short interactions with strangers, it seems to me like there's a familiarity. It's like, 'Oh my gosh, are you Angela?'
Angela shares her experience of being recognized by strangers, often due to her TED talk about her book 'Grit'. She observes that this familiarity leads people to engage with her as if they already know her.
Episode: How Contagious Is Behavior? With Laurie Santos of "The Happiness Lab" | No Stupid Questions | Ep 63
Published on January 13, 2023
Research psychologist Angela Duckworth (author of "Grit") and tech and sports executive Mike Maughan really like to ask people questions, and they believe there’s no such thing as a stupid one.
Angela Duckworth, one of the hosts of the podcast, is introduced as the author of the book 'Grit,' emphasizing her expertise as a research psychologist.
Episode: Why Are Rich Countries So Unhappy? | No Stupid Questions | Episode 120
Published on January 12, 2023
Research psychologist Angela Duckworth (author of "Grit") and tech and sports executive Mike Maughan really like to ask people questions, and they believe there’s no such thing as a stupid one.
In this episode, Angela Duckworth introduces herself as the author of the book "Grit," which sets the stage for discussions on asking questions and exploring concepts of intelligence and curiosity.
Episode: Are Women Really Less Happy Than Men? | No Stupid Questions | Episode 97
Published on January 7, 2023
Research psychologist Angela Duckworth (author of "Grit") and tech and sports executive Mike Maughan really like to ask people questions, and they believe there’s no such thing as a stupid one.
Angela Duckworth, a research psychologist and the author of the book 'Grit', is introduced in the podcast alongside Mike Maughan, who enjoys asking questions.

People I (Mostly) Admire episodes that mention Grit by Angela Duckworth
Episode: Angela Duckworth Explains How to Manage Your Goal Hierarchy | People I (Mostly) Admire | Episode 32
Published on January 23, 2023
When I wrote Grit, I thought to myself, well, I guess I'll just try to explain without jargon things that psychological scientists would be able to appreciate with jargon. But I have to say it was the most intellectually challenging thing I had done because I had to put things together without the artifice of jargon.
During the podcast, Angela Duckworth discusses her book 'Grit', sharing the challenges she faced in writing it without using academic jargon. She highlights her efforts to make complex psychological concepts accessible to a broader audience.
I sat down at the table with them, and as the camera started to roll, there was a stack of index cards in front of him that his producer had prepared with questions about my book. He asked me the first question, and I answered it okay, but then he took that stack of index cards and pushed them aside.
The podcast host recounts a previous interview experience with Stephen Colbert on 'The Colbert Report', where he discussed his book, which is implied to be 'Grit'. This moment occurred during the episode titled 'Angela Duckworth Explains How to Manage Your Goal Hierarchy'.
In 2016, you wrote a book called Grit that really touched a nerve in society. It became a mega bestseller.
Angela Duckworth discusses her book 'Grit', highlighting its significant societal impact and success as a bestseller. This mention occurs within the episode titled 'Angela Duckworth Explains How to Manage Your Goal Hierarchy'.

StarTalk Radio episodes that mention Grit by Angela Duckworth
Episode: StarTalk Podcast: Exploring Grit, with Angela Duckworth & Neil deGrasse Tyson
Published on August 28, 2020
so you're a professor of psychology university of pennsylvania and you're author of an amazing book called grit the power and passion of perseverance
Neil deGrasse Tyson introduces the guest, Angela Duckworth, and mentions she is the author of this book.

The Daily Stoic episodes that mention Grit by Angela Duckworth
Episode: Los Angeles Rams GM Les Snead on Keeping the Main Thing the Main Thing
Published on January 10, 2022
You should probably read Angela Duckworth's book, *Grit*, if you're going to take on that challenge because there are going to be headwinds and hopefully just hills to climb and not mountains. That must have been part of your experience, right?
In this segment, the host suggests that Angela Duckworth's book, 'Grit,' is a valuable resource for tackling the challenges that Les Snead has encountered as a general manager.

The Megyn Kelly Show episodes that mention Grit by Angela Duckworth
Episode: Biden's Lack of Hawaii Empathy, Joe Enabling Hunter, & Social Media Addiction, w/ Nicholas Kardaras
Published on August 21, 2023
and you know the psychologist Angela Duckworth she took she wrote her book grit and she talked a lot about the importance of grit
The guest mentions psychologist Angela Duckworth and her book 'Grit' while discussing resilience.
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