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.
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00:00 Introduction
01:05 How do grit and self-control each contribute to success, and what makes them different?
03:55 How does entitlement differ from grit?
09:29 What traits help students go beyond talent to reach the top 1%?
15:16 What shared life experiences or environments help people develop true grit?
18:32 How does the grit and support of others elevate personal greatness?
20:13 How did studying grit shape your approach to parenting?
22:37 Does research suggest that young women show greater resilience or grit than young men?
27:01 Why do some people overlook the power of context in achieving their goals?
29:56 How can parents help their kids develop grit by shaping the right environment for them?
32:03 What factors can undermine or diminish grit?
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