Summary of Grit: the power of passion and perseverance | Angela Lee Duckworth
Angela Lee Duckworth shares her experience of transitioning from a demanding job in management consulting to teaching seventh-grade math in New York City public schools.
She noticed that IQ was not the only factor determining student success, leading her to study motivation and psychology in education.
Through various studies, Duckworth found that grit, defined as passion and perseverance for long-term goals, was a significant predictor of success in various contexts.
grit was found to be more important than social intelligence, looks, health, or IQ in determining success.
Duckworth conducted a study in Chicago public schools, showing that grittier students were more likely to graduate, even when controlling for other factors.
The concept of growth mindset, developed by Carol Dweck, is suggested as a way to build grit in kids by teaching them that the ability to learn can change with effort.
Duckworth emphasizes the need for further research and testing to understand how to effectively build grit in individuals, especially in children at risk of dropping out of school.
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Notable Quotes
— 03:01 — « Grit is passion and perseverance for very long-term goals. »
— 03:22 — « Grit is living life like its a marathon, not a sprint. »
— 04:29 — « The honest answer is, I dont know. (Laughter) »
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Educational