Angela Duckworth

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Angela Duckworth, PhD, is a psychologist, a MacArthur Fellow, and the Rosa Lee and Egbert Chang Professor at the University of Pennsylvania. Duckworth’s TED talk is among the most viewed of all time. Her first book Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance was a #1 New York Times bestseller and has sold more than 5 million copies worldwide. Her second book is called Situated: Find the People and Places That Bring Out Your Best.

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Books by Angela Duckworth

Situated

Find the People and Places That Bring Out Your Best

By Angela Duckworth

From the #1 bestselling author of Grit, a new book that reveals the hidden power of situations—and how you can shape them to bring out your best.

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Grit

The Power of Passion and Perseverance

By Angela Duckworth

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).

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