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Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016

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Angela Duckworth’s best-selling 2016 book Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance describes how persistent practice, and not mere talent, is the key to success among students and professionals. Duckworth’s extensive research demonstrates that young people do best in activities that hold their interest and give them a sense of purpose. This encourages them to practice hard and overcome obstacles until they achieve mastery and success in school and, later, in their professional lives. The ebook version of Grit is the basis for this study guide.

Grit is divided into three parts. The first part explains the nature of grit and how it leads to success; the second part tells how to develop grit; the third part shows how parents, teachers, coaches, and mentors can encourage grit in their children, students, and young athletes.

In Part 1, “What Grit Is and Why It Matters,” the simple act of persistence—of staying the course, mastering the skills, and completing the challenges—is called “grit,” and it’s worth at least twice as much as natural talent in determining who succeeds and who drops out.

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