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Summary of Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth
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About Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth: In her New York Times best seller, psychologist Angela Duckworth shows us that anyone who wants to succeed can do so, regardless of talent or intelligence, with enough “grit.” Specifically, Duckworth shows us:
- Why effort matters more than talent
- How grit can be learned and developed
- How to engage in deliberate practice
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