Grit by Angela Duckworth Summary
Overview of Grit
Discover why passion and perseverance trump talent in "Grit" - the NYT bestseller that earned Duckworth a MacArthur "Genius Grant." Why did JP Morgan's CEO and Seattle Seahawks' coach embrace its counterintuitive formula for success? What predicts achievement better than IQ?
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The Myth of Natural Talent: What Really Drives Success
What if everything you believed about success was wrong? At West Point Military Academy, the grueling Beast Barracks initiation pushes cadets to their absolute limits. Despite rigorous admission standards, many still drop out. Traditional measures like academic achievements and leadership potential fail to predict who succeeds. The answer lies in something more fundamental than talent: grit-a powerful combination of perseverance and passion. This pattern extends far beyond military training. From salespeople closing difficult deals to students tackling challenging curricula, grit consistently emerges as the decisive factor in determining who thrives. Consider David Luong, who transformed from a back-row student to earning a Ph.D. in engineering through sheer persistence. Even Charles Darwin attributed his success not to superior intelligence but to his "industry and patience." Why does this matter? Because we've been enchanted by the myth of natural brilliance. We celebrate overnight success stories while overlooking the years of persistent effort behind them. This misguided focus creates a dangerous mindset: if success requires innate genius, why bother trying? But the evidence tells a different story-one where determination consistently outperforms raw talent.
The Multiplication Effect: Why Effort Counts Twice
Finding Your True North: The Evolution of Passion
The Four Elements: Growing Grit From Within
Beyond Simple Repetition: The Science of Deliberate Practice
When Passion Meets Contribution: Finding Purpose
Creating Cultures of Grit: From Families to Organizations
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Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco
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Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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