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Grit to Great

Linda Kaplan Thaler, Robin Koval
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Grit to Great

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2015

Book Brief

Linda Kaplan Thaler, Robin Koval

Grit to Great

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

160

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Grit to Great, Linda Kaplan Thaler and Robin Koval explore the concept of "grit"—power, perseverance, and pluck—as crucial for achieving career success. They argue that hard work and determination outshine innate talent, supported by studies and interviews with successful individuals. The authors provide strategies for maintaining motivation, such as setting short- and long-term goals.

Inspirational

Informative

Challenging

Hopeful

Reviews & Readership

4.0

1,193 ratings

65%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Grit to Great by Linda Kaplan Thaler and Robin Koval receives mixed reviews. Readers appreciate its motivational message and practical advice on perseverance. However, some criticize it for being repetitive and lacking depth. Overall, it’s valued for its accessible and encouraging approach, though seen as more self-help than groundbreaking.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Grit to Great?

A reader who would enjoy Grit to Great by Linda Kaplan Thaler and Robin Koval is likely an ambitious individual seeking motivation and practical advice for personal and professional success. Fans of Angela Duckworth's Grit or Carol S. Dweck's Mindset will appreciate the actionable insights and inspiring real-life examples presented in this book.

4.0

1,193 ratings

65%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

160

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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