Leaving a high-flying job in consulting, Angela Lee Duckworth took a job teaching math to seventh graders in a New York public school. She quickly realized that IQ wasn't the only thing separating the successful students from those who struggled. Here, she explains her theory of "grit" as a predictor of success.

Leaving a high-flying job in consulting, Angela Lee Duckworth took a job teaching math to seventh graders in a New York public school. She quickly realized that IQ wasn't the only thing separating the successful students from those who struggled. Here, she explains her theory of "grit" as a predictor of success.

At the University of Pennsylvania, Angela Lee Duckworth studies intangible concepts such as self-control and grit to determine how they might predict both academic and professional success.

For psychologist Angela Duckworth, the answer can be summed up in one concept: grit. She explains the ingredients in grit and the experiences that make one person persist where another gives up -- and offers concrete steps to instill grit early in life and sustain it.

Leaving a high-flying job in consulting, Angela Lee Duckworth took a job teaching math to seventh graders in a New York public school. She quickly realized that IQ wasn't the only thing separating the successful students from those who struggled. Here, she explains her theory of "grit" as a predictor of success.

Grit: The power of passion and perseverance Angela Lee Duckworth Duckworth says, “Grit is living like life’s a marathon, not a sprint.” What are 1-2 ways this shift in mindset might impact your work? Get curious about a growth mindset vs. a fixed mindset (see Carol Dweck’s TED Talk). Acknowledge your own effort when you don’t quit and ...

While we are busy chasing the destination, we forget about the journey. Watch Harshvardhan Joshi, the 25 year old Mount Everest Expedition Leader,who conquered Peak Everest this summer despite unfavourable conditions, reveal the secret to success- grit.

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Who are you when the chips fall down? What happens when you’re life as you knew it, isn’t going the way you planned? A former Mixed Martial Arts fighter, Tricia will share her journey of recovery, success and redemption after life knocked her down. Tricia co-founded Warrior Academy and also the Director of Fitness for HK’s upcoming progressive wellness concept, Goji Studios. Her first ...

How can disadvantaged students succeed in school? For sociologist Anindya Kundu, grit and stick-to-itiveness aren't enough; students also need to develop their agency, or their capacity to overcome obstacles and navigate the system.