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Grit

The Power of Passion and Perseverance

by Angela Duckworth

NonfictionPsychologySelf Help

Who This Book Is For

The ideal reader of *Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance* is someone standing at the crossroads between ambition and endurance. They may be a student aiming to excel academically, a professional navigating a demanding career, a creative striving to finish a long-term project, or an athlete chasing mastery. What unites them is not raw talent but the recognition that achievement requires sustained focus over years, not weeks. This reader is curious, reflective, and open to questioning society’s fixation on “natural genius.” They may feel frustrated by past false starts, discouraged by setbacks, or scattered across too many interests. Yet they are hungry for a framework that explains why some persist and others give up, and how grit can be cultivated. Above all, the ideal reader is ready to translate insights into daily habits, balancing passion with discipline, and building a narrative of purposeful, resilient effort.

Book Details

Categories
Nonfiction, Psychology, Self Help
Pages
277
Published
2016
Language
ENGLISH
Rating
4.1 (139,334 reviews)

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