[Rerun] Angela Duckworth on Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

The Psychology Podcast

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Social Sciences, Science

4.4 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 3 October 2019

⏱️ 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	Welcome to the Psychology Podcast, where we give you insights into the mind, brain, behavior, and creativity.
0:13.0	I'm Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman,
0:15.0	and in each episode I have a conversation with a guest
0:18.0	who will stimulate your mind
0:19.0	and give you a greater understanding of yourself, others,
0:22.0	and the world we live in.
0:23.6	Hopefully we'll also provide a glimpse into human possibility.
0:27.1	Thanks for listening and enjoy the podcast.
0:38.4	Just a quick note that today's episode is going to be a rerun. The next season of the Psychology podcast will begin later this year. I haven't taken any break in five years of doing this
0:43.9	podcast so I thought it was about time to take a step back and think about how I
0:48.0	can make this a better experience for you all. Until then, enjoy these
0:51.6	episodes from our archives.
0:54.0	Today I'm very excited to have Angela Duckworth on the podcast.
0:57.0	Angela is a professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania
1:00.0	and the founder and scientific director of the Character lab, a nonprofit whose mission is to develop,
1:04.7	disseminate, and support research-based practices that improve student achievement and well-being.
1:09.7	Angela studies grit and self-control, as well as other attributes that predict success in life.
1:14.0	A 2013 MacArthur Genius Fellow, Angel has advised the White House, the World Bank,
1:19.6	NBA and NFL teams, and Fortune 500 CEOs. Angela has received numerous awards. and Her first book, Grit, The Power of Passion and Perseverance, will be published May 3rd, and I can honestly say that it is wonderful.
1:37.2	Thank you for being on the podcast, Angela.
1:39.2	Thanks, Scott, it's great to be here.
1:41.2	So Angela, priority to your career research,
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