In Grit, author and psychologist Angela Duckworth explores the awareness of human drive and commitment and the impact that these characteristics have on individual success rather than natural born talent.
After years of research which involved studying West Point cadets, then students in her own classroom, she observed that those who were most successful were not the seemingly gifted, or intelligent, individuals, but rather the ones who were motivated, embraced passion, and had a “never give up” attitude. In other words, the ones who kept getting back up and getting back on that horse are the ones who achieve. Perseverance is the key to triumph. This quote from the author sums up the essence of her work: “Enthusiasm is common, endurance is rare.”
Grit is available at the library on our New Books shelf (click this link to see the call number).
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