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Every book Angela Lee Duckworth recommended on podcasts

Guest on Freakonomics Radio · 2 books · 2 episodes across 1 podcast

Angela Duckworth discussed her research and writing around the concept of perseverance during appearances on Freakonomics Radio. Regarding her own book Grit, she explained that its central argument is not simply that grit is inherently good, but rather that individuals can intentionally cultivate grit in themselves and others. She also shared her initial hesitation about writing a book, noting that trained scientists are typically cautious about overreaching beyond empirical data. In discussing the broader conversation around achievement, she referred to Malcolm Gladwell's book Outliers, noting that it popularized the notion of deliberate practice and the famous ten thousand hour rule. Furthermore, Duckworth explained that her own book features a streamlined, ten-item version of the original twelve-question Grit Scale questionnaire that she originally designed to measure the trait, noting that she shortened the survey because people often struggle with dividing by twelve to compute their scores.

Books recommended by Angela Lee Duckworth

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  1. Grit

    Angela Duckworth · Discussed · 2 episodes

    Grit by Angela Duckworth explores the psychological importance of passion, perseverance, and delayed gratification in achieving long-term success.

    Discussed
    “So the message of the book is not that grit is a good thing in particular. The message of the book is that, like so many other things about us that are good, we can do something to intentionally cultivate grit in ourselves and in others that we care about.”
    Freakonomics Radio How to Get More Grit in Your Life 2017-02-09
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. Outliers

    Malcolm Gladwell · Discussed · 1 episode

    Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell is an examination of the external factors, cultural legacies, and massive amounts of practice that contribute to extraordinary success.

    Discussed
    “The kind of deliberate practice that kind of went viral when Malcolm Gladwell wrote Outliers. Malcolm Gladwell's book, Outliers, is premised on something called the 10,000-hour rule.”
    Freakonomics Radio How to Get More Grit in Your Life 2017-02-09
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
How to Get More Grit in Your LifeFreakonomics Radio2017-02-093
246. How to Get More Grit in Your LifeFreakonomics Radio2016-05-053
Other mentions (2: passing, ad reads, own books)
Plugged Grit
“I am also author of a book called Grit, The Power of Passion and Perseverance.”
Freakonomics Radio How to Get More Grit in Your Life 2017-02-09
Plugged Grit
“I am also author of a book called Grit, The Power of Passion and Perseverance.”
Freakonomics Radio 246. How to Get More Grit in Your Life 2016-05-05