Grit
Why Passion and Resilience Are the Secrets to Success (Vermilion Life Essentials)
Published on 8. August 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
464 pages
978-1-78504-266-9 (ISBN)
Description
Unlock the key to success with the inspirational, multi-million-copy bestseller from the pioneering psychologist.
THE NO.1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
AS SEEN ON THE MEL ROBBINS PODCAST
'Persuasive and fascinating' Malcom Gladwell, bestselling author of Outliers
'This book will change your life.' Dan Heath, bestselling co-author of Made to Stick and Decisive
Why do some people achieve extraordinary results while others, who are just as talented, fall short?
In her acclaimed, multi-million-copy bestseller, Grit, award-winning psychologist Angela Duckworth takes us on an eye-opening journey to discover the true qualities that lead to success.
Using case studies from her own childhood upbringing to her extensive research studying the psychology of success in sports and business, Duckworth reveals that talent is not what makes humans more likely to succeed. Instead, it's a powerful combination of passion and perseverance - what she calls 'grit'.
Drawing on cutting-edge research and real-world stories, Grit reveals:
What 'grit' is and why it matters
How grit can be learned, regardless of IQ or circumstances
Why stubbornness is a key characteristic of gritty people
How to develop lifelong purpose and passion
And so much more
Personal, powerful, and empowering, Grit is the inspiring and practical guide that will show you how to develop the resilience, focus and determination needed to succeed.
Praise for GRIT:
'For anyone hoping to work smarter or live better, GRIT is an essential - and perhaps life-changing - read.' Daniel H. Pink, author of Drive and To Sell is Human
'Impressively fresh and original' Susan Cain, bestselling author of Quiet
'With a mix of masterful storytelling and the latest science, she shows that perseverance and passion matter at least as much as talent and intelligence.' Arianna Huffington, bestselling author of Thrive
'Utterly captivating, inspiring and original... Once you pick up GRIT, you won't be able to tear yourself away.' Amy Cuddy, Harvard Business School professor and author of Presence
Discover Angela's new book, revealing the hidden power of situations - and how you can shape them to bring out your best. Situated by Angela Duckworth is out September 2026.
THE NO.1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
AS SEEN ON THE MEL ROBBINS PODCAST
'Persuasive and fascinating' Malcom Gladwell, bestselling author of Outliers
'This book will change your life.' Dan Heath, bestselling co-author of Made to Stick and Decisive
Why do some people achieve extraordinary results while others, who are just as talented, fall short?
In her acclaimed, multi-million-copy bestseller, Grit, award-winning psychologist Angela Duckworth takes us on an eye-opening journey to discover the true qualities that lead to success.
Using case studies from her own childhood upbringing to her extensive research studying the psychology of success in sports and business, Duckworth reveals that talent is not what makes humans more likely to succeed. Instead, it's a powerful combination of passion and perseverance - what she calls 'grit'.
Drawing on cutting-edge research and real-world stories, Grit reveals:
What 'grit' is and why it matters
How grit can be learned, regardless of IQ or circumstances
Why stubbornness is a key characteristic of gritty people
How to develop lifelong purpose and passion
And so much more
Personal, powerful, and empowering, Grit is the inspiring and practical guide that will show you how to develop the resilience, focus and determination needed to succeed.
Praise for GRIT:
'For anyone hoping to work smarter or live better, GRIT is an essential - and perhaps life-changing - read.' Daniel H. Pink, author of Drive and To Sell is Human
'Impressively fresh and original' Susan Cain, bestselling author of Quiet
'With a mix of masterful storytelling and the latest science, she shows that perseverance and passion matter at least as much as talent and intelligence.' Arianna Huffington, bestselling author of Thrive
'Utterly captivating, inspiring and original... Once you pick up GRIT, you won't be able to tear yourself away.' Amy Cuddy, Harvard Business School professor and author of Presence
Discover Angela's new book, revealing the hidden power of situations - and how you can shape them to bring out your best. Situated by Angela Duckworth is out September 2026.
Reviews / Votes
GRIT is a persuasive and fascinating response to the cult of IQ fundamentalism. Duckworth reminds us that it is character and perseverance that set the successful apart. * Malcolm Gladwell * Impressively fresh and original ... GRIT scrubs away preconceptions about how far our potential can take us. And it solves the riddle of how those not likely to succeed in fact do. Buy this, send copies to your friends, and tell the world that there is, in fact, hope. We can all dazzle. * Susan Cain, New York Times bestselling author * At a time when our collective notion of success has shrunk to the point of being unrecognizable, Angela Duckworth arrives to restore it. With a mix of masterful storytelling and the latest science, she shows that perseverance and passion matter at least as much as talent and intelligence. And far from simply urging us to work harder for the sake of working harder, Grit offers a truly sane perspective: that true success comes when we devote ourselves to endeavors that give us joy and purpose. * Arianna Huffington, bestselling author of Thrive * This book will change your life. Fascinating, rigorous, and practical, Grit is destined to be a classic in the literature of success. * Dan Heath, bestselling co-author of Made to Stick, Switch and Decisive * Angela Duckworth has written a contemporary classic - a clarifying and deeply-researched book in the tradition of Stephen Covey and Carol Dweck. For anyone hoping to work smarter or live better, GRIT is an essential - and perhaps life-changing - read. * Daniel H. Pink, author of Drive and To Sell is Human * Utterly captivating, inspiring and original.For those of us who are not blessed with the easy confidence that comes from being a 'natural', Duckworth offers the science showing how staying committed to a task will eventually persuade others we were born to it. Once you pick up GRIT, you won't be able to tear yourself away. * Amy Cuddy, Harvard Business School professor and author of PRESENCE * I kept wanting to read this book aloud - to my child, my husband, to everyone I care about. There are no shortcuts to greatness, it's true. But there is a roadmap, and you are holding it. * Amanda Ripley, New York Times bestselling author *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Ebury Publishing
Target group
Professional and scholarly
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 126 mm
Thickness: 35 mm
Weight
319 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78504-266-9 (9781785042669)
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Person
Dr Angela Duckworth is a 2013 MacArthur Fellow and an associate professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. She is an expert in non-IQ competencies, including grit and self-control. A highly sought-after international speaker, her TED talk on grit has been viewed by over 10 million people.
Duckworth's hypothesis that the real guarantor of success may not be inborn talent but a special blend of resilience and single-mindedness grew out of her upbringing: as a child her scientist father lovingly bemoaned the fact his daughter was 'no genius'. Duckworth was determined to prove him wrong and spent her youth smashing through every academic barrier. As an adult she became focused on proving her theory and to find out if grit can be learned or cultivated. It was out of this that she created her own Character Lab at the University of Pennsylvania.
Duckworth's hypothesis that the real guarantor of success may not be inborn talent but a special blend of resilience and single-mindedness grew out of her upbringing: as a child her scientist father lovingly bemoaned the fact his daughter was 'no genius'. Duckworth was determined to prove him wrong and spent her youth smashing through every academic barrier. As an adult she became focused on proving her theory and to find out if grit can be learned or cultivated. It was out of this that she created her own Character Lab at the University of Pennsylvania.