Grit by Angela Duckworth

Angela Duckworth’s book “Grit” explores the predictors of success, challenging the conventional emphasis on natural talent. Instead, she underscores the pivotal role of effort, encapsulated in the formula: “talent x effort = skill” and “skill x effort = achievement”. Duckworth posits that success is more about sustained effort and perseverance than innate abilities. To cultivate grit, she suggests four key strategies: fostering a genuine interest in one’s activities, striving for continuous self-improvement, linking efforts to a higher purpose, and embracing a growth mindset. Essentially, Duckworth advocates that with persistence and the right mindset, individuals can achieve greatness regardless of their starting talent.