Grit: The Power of Passion and PerseveranceGrit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
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What it's about
Psychologist Angela Duckworth shows that the secret to outstanding achievement isn't talent but a special blend of passion and persistence she calls grit. Drawing on research with soldiers, spelling bee champions, students and executives, she explains how grit grows and how to develop it.
Why it's worth reading
It spent 219 weeks on the New York Times bestseller lists. It's one of the most influential books on success and education.
You'll love it if you liked
Thinking, Fast and Slow
The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business
Quiet : The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop TalkingGood to know
It's research-based and readable. Some researchers have debated how distinct grit is from other traits.
By the numbers
- Readers61 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller70 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #38 of the 85 self-help and business books we rank
- #58 of the 119 science and ideas books we rank
- #440 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #848 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Practical, Thought-provoking
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Is Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance worth reading?
Yes. It spent 219 weeks on the New York Times bestseller lists. It ranks #848 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 74.5 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance about?
Psychologist Angela Duckworth shows that the secret to outstanding achievement isn't talent but a special blend of passion and persistence she calls grit. Drawing on research with soldiers, spelling bee champions, students and executives, she explains how grit grows and how to develop it.
How long does it take to read Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance?
About 9 hours (368 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance?
If you liked it, try Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman, The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg or Quiet : The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain.