Grit
The Power of Passion and Perseverance
by Angela Duckworth
Angela Duckworth shows that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent but a special blend of passion and persistence she calls "grit." Drawing on her own research and stories from West Point cadets to National Spelling Bee finalists, she reveals what makes people stick with their goals.
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Jim's Review
If there's one thing a bookworm has, it's grit. Bookworms burrow relentlessly through pages, and Duckworth explains why that kind of persistence matters more than raw talent. The Grit Scale is a fun self-assessment, and the research on deliberate practice is fascinating. Loses half a worm for some repetitive examples, but the core message is powerful. Four worms for perseverance.
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