Vermilion Grit: Why Passion and Resilience Are the Secrets to Success

Why do some people achieve extraordinary results while others, just as talented, fall short? The answer, according to pioneering psychologist Angela Duckworth, has nothing to do with talent or luck and everything to do with a powerful combination of passion and long-term perseverance she calls grit.

 Grit by Angela Duckworth is the #1 New York Times bestseller that has sold millions of copies worldwide and fundamentally changed how educators, coaches, parents, and leaders think about achievement and success. Described as "impressively fresh and original" by Susan Cain and "fascinating and persuasive" by Malcolm Gladwell, this multi-million-copy bestseller is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand what it truly takes to succeed — and how to build that quality in themselves and others.

Dr. Angela Duckworth is a 2013 MacArthur Fellow and Professor of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, where she studies the non-IQ competencies that predict success in challenging settings. A former math and science teacher, management consultant, and neuroscience researcher, Duckworth founded the Character Lab, a nonprofit whose mission is to advance the science and practice of character development. Her TED talk on grit has been viewed by over 10 million people worldwide, making her one of the most watched and trusted voices in the psychology of achievement.

What You'll Learn:

• Why talent alone never determines success and why effort counts twice as much as natural ability in the formula for achievement
• How to discover and cultivate your own grit by developing genuine passion for a long-term goal and the perseverance to pursue it relentlessly
• The four psychological assets of grit, interest, practice, purpose, and hope and how to build each one deliberately in your own life
• What the most gritty achievers in sports, business, education, and the military have in common and how to apply those same principles wherever you are
• How parents, teachers, coaches, and leaders can foster grit in the people they guide without resorting to pressure, punishment, or unrealistic expectations

Perfect For: Parents, students, educators, athletes, coaches, business leaders, and anyone who wants to understand what truly separates those who achieve extraordinary things from those who don't  and build the passion and perseverance to get there themselves.

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