Description: So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of Grit tells you what you need to know--before or after you read Angela Duckworth's book. Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader. This short summary and analysis of Grit by Angela Duckworth includes: Historical contextChapter-by-chapter summariesImportant quotesFascinating triviaGlossary of termsSupporting material to enhance your understanding of the original work About Angela Duckworth's Grit: Psychologist Angela Duckworth blows the lid off of theories that suggest IQ and socioeconomic status are the sole predictors of success. Not intellectually gifted, according to her traditional, Asian-American father, Duckworth nevertheless became a MacArthur "Genius." Winning the award led her to reflect upon the qualities that got her there: perseverance and passion. Interviewing dozens of the world's winners, Duckworth ventures into the playing fields of achievement, speaking with CEOs and coaches, and visits West Point, competitive swim teams, and even the National Spelling Bee to discover the common threads. Pulling from history, as well as cutting-edge neuroscience and behavioral science, Grit offers tips and advice for everyone--from parents to athletes to entrepreneurs--about how getting gritty can help you to succeed. The summary and analysis in this book are intended to complement your reading experience and bring you closer to a great work of nonfiction.
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EAN: 9781504046763
UPC: 9781504046763
ISBN: 9781504046763
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Book Title: Summary and Analysis of Grit: The Power of Passion
Number of Pages: 62 Pages
Publication Name: Summary and Analysis of Grit: the Power of Passion and Perseverance : Based on the Book by Angela Duckworth
Language: English
Publisher: Worth Books
Item Height: 0.2 in
Publication Year: 2017
Subject: History & Surveys / Modern, American / General, Book Notes (see also JUVENILE NONFICTION / Study Aids / Book Notes or YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / Study Aids / Book Notes), Applied Psychology, Personal Growth / Success
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 2.9 Oz
Subject Area: Literary Criticism, Philosophy, Self-Help, Study Aids, Psychology
Item Length: 8 in
Author: Worth Books
Series: Smart Summaries Ser.
Item Width: 5.2 in
Format: Trade Paperback
