Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance. Angela Duckworth. Common Read: Home

This open access ebook includes a chapter on grit. Includes some ideas from Paul G. Stoltz: Grit to GRIT - Growth, Resilience, Instinct, Tenacity.

"Leaving a high-flying job in consulting, Angela Lee Duckworth took a job teaching math to seventh graders in a New York public school. She quickly realized that IQ wasn't the only thing separating the successful students from those who struggled. Here, she explains her theory of "grit" as a predictor of success." Log on with your HCC NetID - or select Hillsborough Community College if prompted for "your institution"

A podcast from October 26, 2024: "Angela Duckworth, a psychologist, the co-founder of Character Lab, a professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, and the author of the New York Times bestseller, “Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance,” joins Scott to discuss the attributes of gritty people, how to create environments for success, and ways to raise resilient kids."

Describes Duckworth's undergraduate course that has been offered at University of Pennsylvania

As the co-founder, "Character Lab makes scientific insights accessible through online Playbooks and Tips of the Week. Playbooks are written by experts on specific character strengths. Each includes a curated set of evidence-based resources, including recommended curricula, videos, and books. Each Tip of the Week contains 60 seconds of actionable advice that is fact-checked with the scientists whose work is highlighted."