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Grit

the Power of Passion and Perseverance
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Sep 22, 2023emmaob98 rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
I thought this book was packed with too many in depth examples. The last 1/3 is about parenting, which as someone without kids I did not need and skipped over. Some points I did like that it made: 1/2 of grit is doing what you love,…
Mar 15, 2023Karolin90 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
What a gem! It was a must read for me and I was able to get out of an early "midlife crisis" or late "quater-life crisis".
inthestacks
Aug 13, 2022inthestacks rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
This was an interesting book in which Duckworth referenced her own research and that of many others, as well as 'grit' in action in the real world. What I found most interesting is that children enrolled in extracurricular activities for a…
Jul 18, 2022aditi_reads rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
“Grit” by Angela Duckworth is an empowering read that will urge you to rethink how to approach your goals. I listened to the audiobook version of this book via Libby and thoroughly enjoyed it. Since it is a more scientific book, I don’t…
Apr 20, 2022
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Oct 05, 2020danielestes rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Generally, I agree with the Theory of Grit. I believe in (smart) hard work and grit is a way to choose to be better at something. I think the nature argument defines the range of what's possible and the nurture argument determines where we…
Jun 22, 2020
Life is hard; why don’t we just quit? How did successful people get to where they are? Surely it wasn’t pure luck? Grit by Angela Lee Duckworth is an empowering and enlightening book, with many crisp replies to tired questions as the ones…
CarleeMcDot
May 14, 2019CarleeMcDot rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I had seen some of my friends reading this book so I thought I'd grab it from the library. As with most books, the only thing I really knew about the book was the title (and that friends enjoyed it). The premise of the book is that the…
Gina_Vee
May 01, 2019Gina_Vee rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I liked this book because it had some insightful research on grit. However, I think towards the end of the book, I either started to tune out or lose interest.
Apr 30, 2019kblaschuk rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
An interesting read with some provocative thoughts. I found the final section to fall flat and this was the section I most looked forward to.
Dec 24, 2018ychawengsub rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I love this book. Thanks to my friend who gave this book to me. I believe that every one who reads this book will learn some actionable idea to apply to what you are doing right now. If you are looking for a way to transform yourself to…
Jan 16, 2018hannahmcvean rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
One of the most moving self-help books I've ever read. Angela Duckworth has made me feel that all dreams are possible, and not only that, but a method to making them so. Every page of this book felt like a revelation, in an applicable,…
Cynthia_N
Nov 10, 2017Cynthia_N rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Quite an interesting book! And it just made so much sense. It often takes more than just talent or desire to be successful during the hard times or even to just continue on during the hard times. Some of the studies she refers to had me…
Jul 07, 2017gouravk rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
The book is a really nice read. Message of the book is really "simple" and is not something new. Having said that, Author's passion for the subject and the scientific data explaining a known concept is really a treat. In general I…
Apr 22, 2017ser_library rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
interesting book with one point, and many examples. It was a quick read for me.
lmultari
Dec 15, 2016
This is a must-read especially for elementary school teachers. Talent is not the key to success-- passion and perseverance are. Having GRIT is a key to success not only in school but in life. Too many people quit when the going gets…
Nov 08, 2016LSHEUNG rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Such a good book. Anyone would like to argue how important an extra curriculum for kids should read this book. Any sport coach and teacher should read this book. I'm reading it because I'm a parent and I would like to find my own goal.
Aug 16, 2016bluehydrangea rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
A well written guide to the author's 'grit studies' thus far; I really admired Angela Duckworth's sincerity and passion for her subject. It was sometimes uncomfortable reading though - for the way 'grit paragons' defined success (I was at…
Jul 30, 2016writermala rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This book was so good that I kept reading out sections of it to my husband. Ultimately he promised to read it. Now I feel I should copy sections of it for my own use later. Angela Duckworth shatters the myth that it is special talent that…
Jul 30, 2016jeffreyochsner rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book is excellent! The author makes the point that most achievement is based on grit (perseverance and passion) rather than mere talent. She tells us how to evaluate our own grit, and how to foster grit in children and others. Pete…
Jul 15, 2016patcumming rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
You can sum it up in one sentence - work hard and you will succeed.
May 06, 2016
Because ol' Star doesn't read most of the books he comments on. He simply likes to pontificate. If he hates a book, and he hates most of them, that means I'll love it! Edit to Mr Charm Star: The comments aren't inane but your tiresome,…
May 03, 2016
StarGladiator, how were you able to review this book on April 21, 2016, when it was released today, May 3, 2016?
Apr 21, 2016
[Response to inane personal comments: Because there exists these buildings around town known as Book Stores - - a new concept to you, no doubt, and I have been known to visit them and read and/or skim some books from time to time. …