37: Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

The Psychology Podcast

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Social Sciences, Science

4.4 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 24 February 2016

⏱️ 49 minutes

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Angela Duckworth researches self-control and grit, which is defined as passion and perseverance for long term goals. Her research has demonstrated that there are factors that can be more predictive of success than IQ. In this episode we cover some of her findings on grit, including academic and popular misconceptions of this work. We also discuss research on standardized testing, self-control and more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-podcast/support

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0:00.0	Hello and welcome to the psychology podcast with Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman, where we give you insights into the mind, brain behavior, and creativity.
0:08.0	Each episode will feature a new guest who will stimulate your mind and give you a greater understanding of yourself, others, and the world we live in.
0:15.0	Hopefully we'll also provide a glimpse into human possibility.
0:18.0	Thanks for listening and enjoy the podcast. guest. Today I'm very excited to have Angela Duckworth on the podcast.
0:42.6	Angela is a professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania
0:45.3	and the founder and scientific director of the Character Lab,
0:48.1	a nonprofit whose mission is to develop, disseminate,
0:50.6	and support research-based practices that improve student achievement and well-being.
0:54.8	Angel studies grit and self-control, as well as other attributes that predict success in life.
0:59.4	A 2013 MacArthur Genius Fellow, Angel has advised the White House, the World Bank,
1:05.0	NBA and NFL teams, and Fortune 500 CEOs.
1:08.6	Angela has received numerous awards for her contributions to the K-12 Education,
1:12.4	including a Beyond Z Award from the K-12 education,
1:12.5	including a Beyond Z Award from the Kip Foundation.
1:15.4	Her first book, Grit, The Power of Passion and Perseverance,
1:18.6	will be published May 3rd, and I can honestly say
1:21.1	that it is wonderful.
1:22.8	Thank you for being on the podcast, Angela.
1:24.6	Thanks, Scott, it's great to be here.
1:26.4	So, Angela, priority or career research,
1:28.8	you actually done quite a few things in your life.
1:31.2	You were involved in educational initiatives, you studied
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