In the face of hardship, you need perseverance and determination. You need grit. But how do you build it? This book explores how you can persist in difficult situations. You'll learn how to convince yourself to do hard things, find support in trying circumstances, and know when you're pushing yourself too hard. This volume includes the work of: Angela Duckworth Misty Copeland Shannon Huffman Polson Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic How to be human at work. The HBR Emotional Intelligence Series features smart, essential reading on the human side of professional life from the pages of Harvard Business Review. Each book in the series offers proven research showing how our emotions impact our work lives, practical advice for managing difficult people and situations, and inspiring essays on what it means to tend to our emotional well-being at work. Uplifting and practical, these books describe the social skills that are critical for ambitious professionals to master.

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.” “Inspiration for non-geniuses everywhere” (People). The daughter of a scientist who frequently noted her lack of “genius,” Angela Duckworth is now a celebrated researcher and professor. It was her early eye-opening stints in teaching, business consulting, and neuroscience that led to her hypothesis about what really drives success: not genius, but a unique combination of passion and long-term perseverance. In Grit, she takes us into the field to visit cadets struggling through their first days at West Point, teachers working in some of the toughest schools, and young finalists in the National Spelling Bee. She also mines fascinating insights from history and shows what can be gleaned from modern experiments in peak performance. Finally, she shares what she’s learned from interviewing dozens of high achievers—from JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon to New Yorker cartoon editor Bob Mankoff to Seattle Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll. “Duckworth’s ideas about the cultivation of tenacity have clearly changed some lives for the better” (The New York Times Book Review). Among Grit’s most valuable insights: any effort you make ultimately counts twice toward your goal; grit can be learned, regardless of IQ or circumstances; when it comes to child-rearing, neither a warm embrace nor high standards will work by themselves; how to trigger lifelong interest; the magic of the Hard Thing Rule; and so much more. Winningly personal, insightful, and even life-changing, Grit is a book about what goes through your head when you fall down, and how that—not talent or luck—makes all the difference. This is “a fascinating tour of the psychological research on success” (The Wall Street Journal).

Why do naturally talented people frequently fail to reach their potential while other far less gifted individuals go on to achieve amazing things? The secret to outstanding achievement is not talent, but a passionate persistence. In other words, grit. MacArthur Genius Award-winning psychologist Angela Duckworth shares fascinating new revelations about who succeeds in life and why. Based on her cutting-edge research, Duckworth shows how many people achieve remarkable things not just by relying on innate natural talent, but by practising what she calls grit. She then offers a Grit Formula to help anyone to become more gritty, focusing on six key factors: hope, effort, precision, passion, ritual and prioritisation. She reveals: - Why people who test high for talent often fail to achieve their potential, and why people who do not test high for talent often "overachieve" what others expect them to do - How grit can be learned, whatever your IQ or circumstances - Why stubbornness is a key characteristic of gritty people - When to be stubborn and when giving up is the grittiest thing you can do - How gritty people found their passion, and you can find yours - How gritty experts practise, and how you can do the same in your own life - What the people who care about you can do to boost your grit when you need it most - How grit is cultivated in the highest-performing sports teams, companies and schools

The last book you'll ever need about how to make lasting change in your life, written by behaviorial scientist and Wharton Business School Professor, Katy Milkman, with a foreword from Angela Duckworth. After a holiday season full of desserts, you step on the scale and reality hits you smack in the face. It's time to make a life change, you tell yourself, and this time it will be for good. After months of diligent diet and exercise, you find yourself ten pounds lighter and infinitely happier - until, after a hard week at work, you console yourself with Netflix and a tub of ice cream and gain it all back. Or take the famous quip by Mark Twain that quitting smoking was easy, he's done it thousands of times. It's easy to effect short-term change in your life, but it's really hard to change for good. Luckily, there is a solution. Drawing on her groundbreaking research in the field of behavioral psychology, Katy Milkman shares a toolkit that will help you change your behavior, and your life, for good, no matter your goal. Through case studies, engaging stories, and results from massive studies she conducted at companies like Google and 24 Hour Fitness, Milkman will teach you- . Why watching TV at the gym is the secret to developing healthy habits . How giving advice to others, even if it's about something you're struggling with, can help you achieve your goal . How to harness your natural laziness to help you implement desirable behaviors . How setting the right intentions can alter the course of your success Whether you're a manager, coach, or teacher looking to help others create positive change in their life, or you're struggling to kick some bad habits yourself, Change for Good offers an invaluable blueprint for making it happen and making it stick.

Este é um livro sobre o que lhe acontece quando tem um percalço, e de que forma a sua reação a esse obstáculo, e não o talento ou a sorte, faz toda a diferença para ser bem-sucedido. Porque é que algumas pessoas são bem-sucedidas na sua vida pessoal e profissional, enquanto outras nunca cumprem os seus objetivos? Angela Duckworth, doutorada em, Psicologia e bolseira da prestigiada Fundação MacArthur, explica neste livro que, para se alcançar o sucesso, mais do que ter talento ou sorte, é fundamental lutar com persistência pelos nossos sonhos é essencial ter grit, determinação, garra. Filha de um cientista que frequentemente a recriminava pela sua falta de génio, Angela Duckworth tornou-se investigadora, professora e consultora de renome. O seu premiado trabalho de investigação levou-a a descobrir que o que impulsionava o sucesso na carreira profissional, no percurso académico e na vida comum é uma combinação única de paixão e perseverança, conceito a que chamou grit. O seu trabalho revela: » Que os seus esforços suplementares colocam-no duas vezes mais próximo do seu objetivo; » Que a perseverança pode ser aprendida, independentemente do quociente de inteligência ou das circunstâncias da sua vida; » Que os interesses podem ser estimulados em permanência; » O que é melhor para o seu filho - um abraço, padrões de vida e princípios sólidos; » A regra mágica dos Objetivos Duradouros. Este é um livro sobre o que lhe acontece quando tem um percalço, e de que forma a sua reação a esse obstáculo - e não o talento ou a sorte - faz toda a diferença para ser bem-sucedido.

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. "Inspiration for non-geniuses everywhere" (People). The daughter of a scientist who frequently noted her lack of "genius," Angela Duckworth is now a celebrated researcher and professor. It was her early eye-opening stints in teaching, business consulting, and neuroscience that led to her hypothesis about what really drives success: not genius, but a unique combination of passion and long-term perseverance. In Grit, she takes us into the field to visit cadets struggling through their first days at West Point, teachers working in some of the toughest schools, and young finalists in the National Spelling Bee. She also mines fascinating insights from history and shows what can be gleaned from modern experiments in peak performance. Finally, she shares what she's learned from interviewing dozens of high achievers--from JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon to New Yorker cartoon editor Bob Mankoff to Seattle Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll.

Gnist afgør, hvor langt mennesker kommer i uddannelsessystemet, i sportsverdenen og i arbejdslivet. Mennesker med gnist bliver ved og rejser sig igen og igen efter nederlag. Og lykkes til sidst i kraft af deres vedholdenhed. Gennem en årrække har den amerikanske psykolog Angela Duckworth forsket i, hvorfor nogle menneskers præstationer er helt enestående. Det skyldes sjældent talent eller særlige evner alene, men derimod en kombination af passion og vedholdenhed. Det kalder Duckworth gnist (på amerikansk grit). Angela Duckworth har mødt en lang række personer, der har haft succes. Hun fortæller os historien om, hvorfor og hvordan de er lykkedes – og gennemgår på den baggrund teorierne bag gnist og værktøjerne til at opnå det. Duckworth skriver til alle, der ønsker at ruste sig selv eller deres børn til at gå igennem livet med større personlig styrke. Med gnist!

Comment la passion et de la persévérance forgent les destins et comment la cultiver ? La psychologue Angela Duckworth démontre aux parents, étudiants, enseignants, sportifs et entrepreneurs – aguerris ou néophytes – que le secret d’un succès éclatant ne réside pas dans de quelconques prédispositions mais dans ce qu’elle entend par « pugnacit頻 : la passion alliée à la persévérance. Enseignante-chercheuse de renom, Angela Duckworth évoque ici ses passages successifs par l’enseignement, le conseil aux entreprises et les neurosciences pour étayer son hypothèse que le succès ne s’explique pas par le « génie » mais un dosage unique de passion et d’opiniâtreté. Au fil des pages, elle conduit le lecteur auprès de sportifs, d’artistes, de militaires, de grands hommes d’affaires, d’enseignants qui leur livrent comment ils ont développé leur pugnacité. Dénichant des pépites dans l’histoire de la psychologie, elle suggère quelles leçons tirer des travaux les plus récents sur ceux qui excellent dans leur domaine. Vous apprendrez entre autres : Pourquoi le moindre effort en vue d’atteindre votre objectif compte double. Comment s’acquiert la pugnacité indépendamment du QI ou des circonstances. Comment aider nos enfants à se concentrer durablement sur leurs activités ? Quelle part d’un entraînement optimal implique de la souffrance et quelle part mène à l’extase. Ce qui vaut mieux pour un enfant, d’un soutien inconditionnel ou d’un haut niveau d’exigence. Vous y découvrirez ce qui se passe dans votre esprit quand vous butez contre un obstacle, et que tout part de là – plutôt que du talent ou de la chance. Traduit de l’anglais par Marie Boudewyn

Die neue Formel zum Erfolg: Leidenschaft Ausdauer und Zuversicht Eine Mischung aus Ausdauer und Leidenschaft, nicht IQ, Startbedingungen oder Talent entscheidet über den Erfolg eines Menschen. Diese These hat die Neurowissenschaftlerin und Psychologin Angela Duckworth in dem Wort GRIT zusammengefasst, das im Englischen so viel wie Biss oder Mumm heißt, und hat damit weltweit Aufsehen erregt. Auf Basis ihrer eigenen Geschichte, von wissenschaftlichen Erkenntnissen und anhand ungewöhnlicher Leistungsbiografien ist sie dem Geheimnis von erfolgreichen Menschen auf den Grund gegangen, seien sie Sportler, Bankmanager oder Comiczeichner. Sie weist nach, dass nicht "Genie", sondern eine einzigartige Kombination aus Begeisterungsfähigkeit und langfristigem Durchhaltevermögen darüber entscheidet, ob man seine Ziele erreicht. Mit zahlreichen Beispielen, die jeder auf seine Situation anwenden kann, erläutert Angela Duckworth das Konzept der motivierten Beharrlichkeit. Und sie fordert dazu auf, im Wissen um GRIT Lernen und Bildung neu zu denken.