Grit
Synopsis presented by Dr. Karl Krayer - 2016-Jul
Book author(s): Angela Duckworth.
Presented by: Dr. Karl Krayer. Date:2016-Jul. ISBN:1501111108
In this instant New York Times bestseller, pioneering psychologist Angela Duckworth shows anyone striving to succeed—be it parents, students, educators, athletes, or business people—that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent but a special blend of passion and persistence she calls “grit.”
In GRIT, she takes readers into the field to visit cadets struggling through their first days at West Point, teachers working in some of the toughest schools, and young finalists in the National Spelling Bee. She also mines fascinating insights from history and shows what can be gleaned from modern experiments in peak performance.
Finally, she shares what she’s learned from interviewing dozens of high achievers—from JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon to New Yorker cartoon editor Bob Mankoff to Seattle Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll. Among the book's most valuable insights are why any effort you make ultimately counts twice toward your goal, and how grit can be learned, regardless of I.Q. or circumstances.
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