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.
“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.
“. . . 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.”
Phones in Focus
Phones in Focus is a nonpartisan research initiative that provides evidence-based recommendations for school phone policies that optimally support academic learning, healthy social relationships, and emotional well-being.
Public school educators—including principals, teachers, librarians, and other school personnel—can complete the 5-minute survey at phonesinfocus.org.