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Angela Duckworth

Angela Duckworth

Professor at the University of PA, founder of the Character Lab, author of Grit.

Angela Duckworth is Professor of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania and the Founder and Scientific Director of the Character Lab, a nonprofit whose mission is to advance the science and practice of character development. In 2013, Angela was named a MacArthur Fellow in recognition of her research on grit, self-control, and other non-IQ competencies that predict success in life.

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Grit

The Power of Passion and Perseverance

by Angela Duckworth

Angela Duckworth is the world’s leading authority on the science of grit. In fact, she pioneered the field and, as Daniel Gilbert says on the cover: “Psychologists have spent decades searching for the secret of success, but Duckworth is the one who found it.” In this Note, we explore the two facets of grit (hint: passion + perseverance, why they’re important and how to cultivate them.

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Positive Psychology & Willpower

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Bring Forth
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How to Be a Wise Parent (for Yourself + Others)

As you might have noticed, it’s easy to stress ourselves out as we strive to step up to our heroic potential. So… We need to make sure we’re approaching this whole thing with the right mindset. We need to simultaneously hold ourselves to heroically high standards AND we need to have a ton of warmth...

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Fatherhood & Mommahood

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How to Build Your Grit
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The 4 Key Scientific Variables

Angela Duckworth created the science of Grit. It’s fascinating. She defines it as intense passion + intense perseverance. In short, you’re REALLY fired up about something and you’re willing to show up every day for however long it takes to make your dream a reality. She tells us that effort counts ...

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Antifragility & Confidence

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Follow Your Grunt
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Bliss + Grunt + Grunt = Magic

In our last +1 we had fun exploring the ancient wisdom that led Joseph Campbell to tell us: “Follow your bliss!” Later in his career, Campbell said that he wished he had emphasized the importance of also following your grunt. 😃 Inspiration is SUPER important. And… SO IS HUSTLE!!! Recall ...

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Purpose & Willpower

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How to Make Yourself Miserable
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And How Not to Waste Brain Cells

In our last +1, we talked about my impulsive little foray into a Dropbox Paper chat—allowing myself to get distracted reacting to some inputs BEFORE doing my (pre-inputs!) Deep Work. I went across the Bright Line, noticed, starting sweating a bit (lol) and got back. Bright Lines for the What’s Im...

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Habits & Willpower

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