About the Author
Angela Duckworth
ISBN 9781785040207
Rs. 1,280
Ebury
Grit
Who it's for: Readers interested in psychology, self-improvement, and the science of success
In Grit, psychologist Angela Duckworth presents her groundbreaking argument that passion and perseverance—which she terms "grit"—are more crucial for achieving success than raw talent. Through rigorous research and compelling personal stories, Duckworth illustrates how cultivating grit empowers individuals to reach significant achievements across diverse fields, from academics to entrepreneurship.Why You Should Read? Learn a scientific framework for understanding lasting achievement. Gain insights into developing resilience and determination. Discover how sustained effort can outperform innate ability.
Highlights
- Presents a scientific framework for understanding lasting achievement
- Argues that passion and perseverance outweigh raw talent
- Based on rigorous research and personal stories
- Shows how grit applies across fields from academics to entrepreneurship
- Offers insights into developing resilience and determination
Themes
Available formats
1 formatPaperback
Physical
All 77 Districts COD
Nationwide cash on delivery
7-day exchange
Damage or wrong edition
Genuine print
Direct from publishers
Specifications
10 detailsAbout the author
Community Reviews
Sign in to Write a ReviewWrong edition? Want a different title?
Tell us about a book, edition or format you'd like us to stock — or flag anything off about this page.
Sign in to send us a message - it lets us reply and keeps out spam.
Sign inMore from Angela Duckworth
All by Angela Duckworth →
Questions about this book
What is the main argument of Grit?
The main argument is that passion and perseverance, which Duckworth calls 'grit', are more important for achieving success than raw talent.
What kind of research is the book based on?
The book is based on rigorous research conducted by the author, a psychologist, and includes compelling personal stories.
Who is the author?
The author is Angela Duckworth, a psychologist.
What fields does the book apply to?
The book illustrates how grit empowers individuals to achieve significant accomplishments across diverse fields, including academics and entrepreneurship.
What can readers gain from this book?
Readers can learn a scientific framework for understanding lasting achievement, gain insights into developing resilience and determination, and discover how sustained effort can outperform innate ability.