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Psychologist Angela Duckworth argues that long-term passion combined with perseverance, which she calls grit, accounts for part of success beyond raw talent.
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The author draws on her own research with students, soldiers and professionals to argue that steady effort toward a lasting goal matters as much as aptitude. The book also asks how parents, teachers and coaches can help young people build that trait.
It fits readers in education, sports coaching or parenting who want a psychological view of persistence. It also speaks to students wondering whether to push on with a hard goal or change direction.
The prose is easy, mixing the author's personal stories with interviews of high performers. It was published in 2016 and includes a self-assessment scale, useful for reflection rather than as a diagnosis. Later chapters turn to culture and to raising persistent children.
