Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance | Angela Lee Duckworth | TED

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Why leaders watch it

Compact case that perseverance and passion predict success beyond talent.

Angela Lee Duckworth presents her research on grit as a predictor of success in a TED talk. She is a psychologist and author of Grit.

Takeaways

• Grit predicts success
• Sustained passion and perseverance

Topics: Resilience & wellbeing, Motivation & engagement

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