Angela Duckworth, PhD, is a psychologist, a MacArthur Fellow, and the best-selling author of Grit and Situated. She is the Rosa Lee and Egbert Chang Professor at the University of Pennsylvania.

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“IF YOU READ ONE BOOK, MAKE IT THIS ONE.”

- Mel Robbins

The #1 bestselling author of Grit reveals the hidden power of our situations to shape who we are and what we can achieve—and four essential strategies anyone can pursue to create a situation that brings out their best.

I STUDY the personal qualities and situational affordances that support achievement and well-being.

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Book cover titled 'Grit' by Angela Duckworth with gray arrow pattern.

“. . . persuasive and fascinating.”

- Malcolm Gladwell

In this instant New York Times bestseller, Angela Duckworth shows anyone striving to succeed that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent, but a special blend of passion and persistence she calls “grit.”

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