Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
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Good fit if you want...
- You want practical, research-backed tips to sustain long-term goals.
- You enjoy readable psychology that mixes studies with real-world examples.
Maybe skip if...
- You expect step-by-step productivity hacks promising overnight results.
- You prefer dense academic prose without anecdotal storytelling.
Summary
Psychologist Angela Duckworth argues grit—long-term passion and sustained effort—is a better predictor of success than talent alone, blending research, stories, and practical advice to build stamina and focus.
Edition on file: 2018 • Scribner • 368 pages • ISBN 9781501111112.
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Why this book now
In an era of quick fixes and hustle culture, this evidence-based handbook reminds readers that steady effort and purpose matter more for lasting achievement.
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Reading commitment
Steady Needs some room
About 8–12 hours; a medium-length popular psychology book with chapters you can read in chunks and return to for exercises and reflections.
What stands out here
This Scribner paperback edition collects Duckworth’s accessible synthesis of research and stories across 368 pages, useful for both individual readers and educators.
Best way to approach it
Read at a steady pace, pausing for the reflection prompts and case studies; apply examples to one personal goal rather than skimming for quick fixes.
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