Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

In this mustread book for anyone striving to succeed pioneering psychologist Angela Duckworth shows parents students educators athletes and business peopleboth seasoned and newthat the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent but a special blend of passion and persistence she calls sgrit Drawing on her own powerful story as the daughter of a scientist who frequently noted her lack of sgenius Duckworth now a celebrated researcher and professor describes her early eyeopening stints in teaching business consulting and neuroscience which led to the hypothesis that what really drives success is not sgenius but a unique combination of passion and longterm perseverance