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Does Angela Duckworth have a podcast?
A 2013 MacArthur Fellow, Angela has advised the White House, the World Bank, NBA and NFL teams, and Fortune 500 C.E.O.'s, and her TED talk is among the most-viewed of all time. And, she now also co-hosts the new podcast 'No Stupid Questions' with Stephen Dubner of Freakonomics.
Why is grit an important trait?
Grit is important because it is a driver of achievement and success, independent of and beyond what talent and intelligence contribute. Being naturally smart and talented are great, but to truly do well and thrive, we need the ability to persevere. Without grit, talent may be nothing more than unmet potential.
How can I get grit in my life?
You have to actively put some work in and try things, and try them for a little while, and get into them, and then you have to switch, right? Part of grit is actually doing enough exploration early on, quitting enough things early on, that you can find something that you're willing to stick with.
What are the 5 characteristics of grit?
What is grit? These are the 5 characteristicsCourage. When you think of courage you may think of physical bravery, but there are many other forms of courage. ... Conscientiousness. Conscientiousness is defined as the personality trait of being thorough, careful, or vigilant. ... Perseverance. ... Resilience. ... Passion.
What are four ways to develop grit?
Here Are Six Ways You Can Become “Grittier” That We Learned From Reading Grit in Our Book ClubClarify your goals. ... Discover your interests. ... Practice deliberately. ... Know your purpose. ... Practice optimistic self-talk. ... Join a gritty culture.
What are the 5 ways you can develop a growth mindset?
25 Ways to Develop a Growth MindsetAcknowledge and embrace imperfections. ... View challenges as opportunities. ... Try different learning tactics. ... Follow the research on brain plasticity. ... Replace the word “failing” with the word “learning.” ... Stop seeking approval. ... Value the process over the end result.More items...•
How can I improve my mindset and grit?
5 Quick Tips to Develop Grit and ResilienceFocus on Your Language Choice. The language you use when praising a co-worker, child, or spouse affects grit and resilience. ... Surround Yourself with Positive People. ... Adopt Flexible Thinking Patterns. ... Set Goals That Align with Your Purpose. ... Build Time into Your Day for Reflection.
Can grit be learned?
In my research, we have seen that grittiness can change over a lifetime. For example, as people age, their grittiness increases. People can also learn grit. That's good news that we're all capable of learning grit.
Links
Website: AngelaDuckworth.com Book: Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance Bio: Angela Duckworth, PhD, is a 2013 MacArthur Fellow and professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. She has advised the White House, the World Bank, NBA and NFL teams, and Fortune 500 CEOs.
Transcript
Peter: Welcome to the Bregman Leadership Podcast. I’m Peter Bregman, CEO of Bregman Partners. We help companies achieve ambitious goals by strengthening leadership throughout the organization. I created this podcast to share ideas that you can use to become a more powerful and courageous leader.
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Everything I’ve learned about grit as a scientist, teacher, and parent.
About Angela
Angela Duckworth is the founder and CEO of Character Lab, a nonprofit whose mission is to advance scientific insights that help children thrive. She is also a professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania and in 2013 was named a MacArthur Fellow.
