Achievement over a longer span
Duckworth’s research studies sustained interests and effort toward long-term goals. The time scale extends beyond a single burst of motivation.
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Angela Duckworth
Psychologist and author of Grit
A psychologist whose work explores sustained effort, long-term interests, and the psychology of achievement.
Grit is the selected entry point into her work. It asks what helps people keep developing a demanding pursuit over time, and how interest, practice, purpose, and hope can contribute.
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A psychologist whose work explores sustained effort, long-term interests, and the psychology of achievement.
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Grit organizes that work around passion and perseverance. It connects to the collection’s interest in excellence while remaining distinct from the design of practice itself.
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Grit
Angela Duckworth · The Power of Passion and Perseverance
An exploration of passion and perseverance in pursuing long-term goals, drawing on research and accounts of demanding work.
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