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Jul 14, 2017
"Grit is living life like it's a marathon, not a sprint." --Angela Duckworth
Beyond Grit: The Science of Creativity, Purpose and Motivation
How are world-class geniuses different from other people? It may have less to do with genetics and more to do with the journey from interest to purpose to hope. Angela Duckworth is a psychologist, founder of the non-profit 'Character Lab', and bestselling author of 'Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance. She examines how successful and happy people delve into their passions as a process of discovery, and how their acceptance of feedback fuels their motivations. Read her full interview with Adam Grant as they discuss misconceptions of what perseverance really means, the science behind motivation and the tension between creativity and grit.
BE THE CHANGE
Whether you are working on something, or generally want to grow as a person, whom can you ask to give you loving, honest feedback to help your develop your own passion and purpose?
